Sugar Cookies (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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Ingredients
18
Count
Nutrition
231
Calories
Total time
205
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Make the cookies: Combine the flour and salt in a bowl. Put the butter, granulated sugar and confectioners' sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes (or about 6 minutes if using a hand mixer). Add the egg yolks one at a time, beating on medium-high speed between each addition. Add the vanilla and lemon zest and beat until combined. Add the flour mixture in 2 batches and mix until just incorporated. Divide the dough in half, wrap in plastic wrap and chill at least 1 hour.
  2. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment and lightly oil. Roll out each piece of dough between 2 sheets of parchment until 1/8 inch thick (return the dough to the refrigerator if it softens too much). Cut into 2-to-4-inch shapes with cookie cutters; arrange 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Reroll the scraps and cut out more cookies. Sprinkle with sanding sugar. (To make a design like the one above, use a potato masher, slotted spoon or spatula as a stencil.) Chill the cutouts 1 hour.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bake the cookies until lightly golden around the edges, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool 3 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to racks to cool completely.
  4. Meanwhile, make the icing: Put the chocolate, shortening, corn syrup, milk, confectioners' sugar and vanilla in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high in 30-second intervals, stirring, until smooth. Tint with food coloring.
  5. Ice the cookies as desired and decorate with toppings. Transfer to the rack and let set.
  6. Thumbprints are traditionally filled with jam, but these are much more fun: Try chocolate kisses, crushed candy canes or a dollop of frosting in the center.
  7. Photograph by Steve Giralt
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 230.93 Kcal (967 kJ)
Calories from fat 100.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.17g 17%
Cholesterol 35.87mg 12%
Sodium 33.74mg 1%
Potassium 57.76mg 1%
Total Carbs 32.29g 11%
Sugars 22.24g 89%
Dietary Fiber 0.92g 4%
Protein 2.22g 4%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 11.1mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 426.53 Kcal (1786 kJ)
Calories from fat 185.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.64g 17%
Cholesterol 66.25mg 12%
Sodium 62.32mg 1%
Potassium 106.68mg 1%
Total Carbs 59.64g 11%
Sugars 41.08g 89%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g 4%
Protein 4.11g 4%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 3%
Iron 0.9mg 3%
Calcium 20.6mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.4
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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