# Sugar cookies (from Preppy Kitchen)

Video: [EASY No Spread Sugar Cookies Recipe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mA7R20BMfTo) by [Preppy Kitchen](https://www.youtube.com/@PreppyKitchen).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$0.66 per serving, ~$6.56 for ~10 portions (assumed); saves ~$3.34* per serving (84%) vs ordering out (~$4.00*). * Estimate: 3 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 10 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario café baked good at ~$4, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 4 cups (480g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- for dusting all-purpose flour _(amount estimated)_
- 1 tsp melted butter _(amount estimated)_
- to taste colored sanding sugar _(amount estimated)_

## Steps

1. [0:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mA7R20BMfTo&t=4s) Combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and whisk to mix.
2. [1:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mA7R20BMfTo&t=78s) Place softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar in a stand mixer bowl and beat on medium until light and fluffy.
3. [3:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mA7R20BMfTo&t=194s) Crack eggs in a separate bowl and check for shells.
4. [3:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mA7R20BMfTo&t=208s) Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well and scraping down the bowl after each addition.
5. [4:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mA7R20BMfTo&t=278s) Add vanilla extract and mix into the batter.
6. [5:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mA7R20BMfTo&t=316s) Gradually add the flour mixture into the mixer bowl on stir speed until incorporated.
7. [6:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mA7R20BMfTo&t=396s) Dump the dough onto a counter, divide into two batches, and shape each into a disc.
8. [6:45](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mA7R20BMfTo&t=405s) Wrap each dough disc in a beeswax cloth or wrapping and chill in the refrigerator.
9. [7:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mA7R20BMfTo&t=449s) Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
10. [7:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mA7R20BMfTo&t=454s) Dust the pastry mat and dough with flour, then roll out the dough to about a quarter of an inch thick.
11. [8:41](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mA7R20BMfTo&t=521s) Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
12. [9:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mA7R20BMfTo&t=559s) Cut out cookie shapes using cookie cutters and place them onto the baking sheets.
13. [10:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mA7R20BMfTo&t=627s) Brush some melted butter on top of the cookies as a glue.
14. [10:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mA7R20BMfTo&t=630s) Press cookies into colored sanding sugar to coat the top.
15. [11:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mA7R20BMfTo&t=687s) Bake in the preheated oven until the bottom gets some color.

## Equipment

- scale
- bowl
- whisk
- stand mixer
- spatula
- knife
- pastry mat
- rolling pin
- rimmed baking sheets
- cookie cutters
- paint brush
- small plates

## What the video didn't say

- Exact baking duration is not specified, dependent on cookie size and thickness.
- Total preparation and chill times are not explicitly stated.
- Servings count is not stated.

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