Classic Easy-Bake Sugar Cookies Recipe
These Easy-Bake Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat for budding bakers. With a buttery, classic sugar cookie taste and simple decorating options, they’re perfect for holidays, parties, or a fun afternoon activity. This recipe provides instructions for both the traditional lightbulb-style Easy-Bake Oven and the newer Easy-Bake Ultimate Oven, so all young bakers can enjoy creating these tasty cookies.
How to Make Easy-Bake Sugar Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 7 teaspoons shortening
- 7 teaspoons sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Icing
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Dash of salt
- 1 teaspoon hot water
- 1/2 teaspoon butter
- Sprinkles (optional)
Yield
This recipe makes about 8-10 small cookies.
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
- Cream Shortening and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream the shortening and sugar together until smooth and fluffy.
- Add Salt and Vanilla: Add a pinch of salt and the vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour and baking powder, stirring until the mixture forms a dough ball.
Step 2: Shape the Cookies
- Roll the Dough: Lightly flour a surface, and roll the dough out to about 1/8-inch thickness.
- Cut Out Shapes: Use mini cookie cutters to cut out your favorite shapes, such as stars, circles, or hearts.
Baking Instructions for Sugar Cookies
For the Classic Easy-Bake Oven (Lightbulb Model)
- Prepare the Pan: Grease the Easy-Bake Oven baking pan.
- Arrange Cookies: Place your cut-out cookie shapes in the pan, leaving a little space between each one.
- Bake: Preheat the Easy-Bake Oven for about 10 minutes. Bake the cookies for 5-6 minutes or until they start to turn golden at the edges.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool slightly before removing them from the pan.
For the Easy-Bake Ultimate Oven (Electric Model)
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the Easy-Bake Ultimate Oven for about 20 minutes, and grease the baking pan.
- Arrange and Bake: Place cookie shapes in the pan, bake for 5-6 minutes or until golden around the edges.
- Cool: Let cookies cool for a few minutes on the pan before transferring them to a wire rack.
Step 3: Make the Icing
- Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar, dash of salt, hot water, and butter until smooth.
- Decorate: Spread or drizzle the icing onto the slightly warm cookies, and add sprinkles if desired.
Tips for Perfect Sugar Cookies
- For Extra Flavor: Substitute half of the shortening with butter for a richer taste.
- Chill Dough for Cleaner Shapes: If the dough feels sticky, chill it for 5-10 minutes before rolling.
- Get Creative: Try adding a drop of food coloring to the icing for a fun, colorful twist.
Why Kids Love These Sugar Cookies
Kids enjoy the hands-on nature of this recipe. Rolling, cutting, and decorating the cookies gives them a sense of accomplishment and creativity. Plus, the simple ingredients and quick baking time make these cookies a perfect, manageable project for young bakers.
Conclusion
Easy-Bake Sugar Cookies are a timeless treat that brings joy to any baking session. Whether you’re using the classic or modern Easy-Bake Oven, these cookies offer a wonderful opportunity for young chefs to develop their baking skills and creativity. Enjoy these cookies with a glass of milk or share them with friends and family!
If you don’t have shortening it’s the same as 2 5/8 butter