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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

  1. Cream Shortening and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream the shortening and sugar together until smooth and fluffy.
  2. Add Salt and Vanilla: Add a pinch of salt and the vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  3. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour and baking powder, stirring until the mixture forms a dough ball.

Step 2: Shape the Cookies

  1. Roll the Dough: Lightly flour a surface, and roll the dough out to about 1/8-inch thickness.
  2. 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)

  1. Prepare the Pan: Grease the Easy-Bake Oven baking pan.
  2. Arrange Cookies: Place your cut-out cookie shapes in the pan, leaving a little space between each one.
  3. 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.
  4. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool slightly before removing them from the pan.

For the Easy-Bake Ultimate Oven (Electric Model)

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the Easy-Bake Ultimate Oven for about 20 minutes, and grease the baking pan.
  2. Arrange and Bake: Place cookie shapes in the pan, bake for 5-6 minutes or until golden around the edges.
  3. Cool: Let cookies cool for a few minutes on the pan before transferring them to a wire rack.

Step 3: Make the Icing

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar, dash of salt, hot water, and butter until smooth.
  2. Decorate: Spread or drizzle the icing onto the slightly warm cookies, and add sprinkles if desired.

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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!

 

 

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