Get ready to indulge in a delightful Texas twist on a classic favorite with our Texas Sugar Cookies! These cookies are everything you love about traditional sugar cookies, but with a Lone Star flair that makes them truly unforgettable. Infused with a hint of buttery richness and a sprinkle of Texas-sized sweetness, these cookies are perfect for any occasion, from casual family gatherings to festive holiday parties. Whether you’re a native Texan or just a fan of Southern comfort, these cookies will transport your taste buds straight to the heart of the South.
Texas Sugar Cookies Recipe
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Sifter
- Rubber Spatula
- Rolling Pin
- Cookie cutters
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Wire cooling racks
Ingredients
- 5 cups Flour
- 3 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 2 cups Butter
- 2 cups Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Almond Extract
- Pinch of Salt
- 6 Ounces Warm Water
- 5 tablespoons Meringue Powder
- 1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
- 2.25 pounds Confectioner’s Sugar
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and almond extract and mix well. Mix dry ingredients together. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, a little at a time. Mix until flour is incorporated, and dough comes together.
- The dough needs to be chilled. On the Kitchen Gifts web site, they recommend this great idea so you can start cutting out your cookies sooner than later. Take a spatula full of dough and put it in the middle of a piece of parchment paper. Cover the dough with the same size parchment paper. Roll out the dough to 1/4″ thickness.
- Place the dough on a baking sheet, cover with plastic, and let it chill in the refrigerator. Repeat the process until all the dough is used, and all the sheets of parchment are in the fridge. By the time you are done, the first sheet you put in should be done. Take out the first batch, cut out, and start baking at 350℉ for 8-10 minutes. Let cool completely before decorating.
- In a large mixer bowl, add warm water and meringue powder. Whisk together until frothy and thickened, about 30 seconds. Add cream of tartar and whisk for 30 seconds more. Pour in all of the sugar at once. Mix on low for a full 10 minutes. Icing will be thick and creamy.
- Start decorating by mixing navy blue color. Use royal blue and a bit of black to get navy blue. Use a #2 decorating tip and a pastry bag. Outline the blue area, then fill in as shown. Let dry for a couple hours.
- Add the white color as shown. Let dry for a couple hours.
- Add the red color to the bottom of the cookie. Let dry for a couple hours.
- Add the star to the area near Houston. Let dry.
- Now, Serve and enjoy your Texas Sugar Cookies recipe!
Notes
- Chilling the Dough: For best results, chill the dough for at least an hour before rolling it out. This helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
- Uniform Thickness: Roll the dough to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch to ensure consistent baking and perfectly shaped cookies.
- Preheating the Oven: Make sure your oven is fully preheated to 350°F (175°C) before baking to achieve the ideal texture and golden edges.
- Proper Storage: Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them fresh and soft for up to a week.
- Decorating Tips: Let the cookies cool completely before decorating with icing or sprinkles to avoid melting and smudging.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrition | Value |
|---|---|
| Calories | 331kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 60g |
| Protein | 2g |
| Fat | 10g |
| Saturated Fat | 6g |
| Sodium | 148mg |
| Cholesterol | 37mg |
| Sugar | 50g |
| Unsaturated Fat | 3g |
What Is the Difference Between Butter Cookies and Sugar Cookies?
Butter cookies typically have a higher content, giving them a richer flavor and a more tender texture than sugar cookies. Sugar cookies, on the other hand, have a more balanced ratio of butter and sugar, resulting in a sweeter taste and crispier texture. Additionally, butter cookies often have a more pronounced buttery flavor, while sugar cookies are more neutral, allowing for greater versatility in flavors and decorations.
What Makes Sugar Cookies Fluffy?
Sugar cookies can be made fluffy by incorporating air into the dough during mixing, usually achieved by creaming the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Using baking powder in the recipe helps the cookies rise and creates a lighter texture. Additionally, chilling the dough before baking can help the cookies retain their shape and prevent spreading, resulting in a fluffier texture.