This decorated sugar cookie recipe has been my go to recipe for years. It is delicious, easy to make and decorate. The perfect sugar cookie recipe for your holiday baking.
Add in eggs, milk and extract and beat until light and fluffy.
Mix in dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Don't over mix.
Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least an hour.
Roll out dough on floured surface in an even layer (1/4 ") and cut using cookie cutters.
Place on a parchment lined cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees F. for 9-10 minutes depending on thickness of dough, just until edges are lightly browned.Cool completely before adding icing.
Sugar Cookie Icing
Combine powdered sugar and corn syrup in bowl.
Add in milk (if using liquid food coloring you will need slightly less liquid)
Add in food coloring and stir to incorporate.
Notes
The cookies can be frozen before or after frosting. If they are frosted I like to flash freeze them first using these directions. Layer the frosted cookies between sheets of wax paper to prevent them from sticking to one another. They will last for up to two months in an airtight container in the freezer.