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A sugar cookie is a type of cookie that is made from the basic ingredients of sugar, flour, butter, eggs, vanilla, and either baking powder or baking soda. Sugar cookies may be formed by hand, dropped, or rolled and cut into shapes. They are commonly decorated with additional sugar, icing, sprinkles, or a combination of these.

History[edit]

The sugar cookie is believed to have originated in the mid-1700s in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, where German Protestant settlers created a round, crumbly, and buttery cookie that came to be known as the Nazareth Sugar Cookie.

Ingredients[edit]

The basic ingredients of a sugar cookie include:

These ingredients are mixed to form a dough, which is then shaped and baked.

Preparation[edit]

Sugar cookies can be prepared in various ways:

Drop cookies: The dough is dropped by spoonfuls onto a baking sheet.
Rolled cookies: The dough is rolled out and cut into shapes using cookie cutters.
Molded cookies: The dough is shaped by hand or with molds.

Decoration[edit]

Sugar cookies are often decorated with:

Icing
Sprinkles
Colored sugar

Decorations can be applied before or after baking, depending on the desired effect.

Variations[edit]

There are many variations of sugar cookies, including:

Chocolate sugar cookies: Made with cocoa powder for a chocolate flavor.
Buttercream filled sugar cookies: Two cookies sandwiched with buttercream filling.

Cultural Significance[edit]

Sugar cookies are a popular treat during holidays such as Christmas, Halloween, and Easter. They are often used in cookie decorating activities and are a staple in many holiday celebrations.

Related Pages[edit]

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-{{Short description|A type of cookie made with sugar, flour, butter, eggs, vanilla, and baking powder or baking soda}}
+[[File:Grannie_Gilbert's_Sugar_Cookies.jpg|thumb|right|Traditional sugar cookies]]
-{{For|the song by [[NCT 127]]|Sugar Cookie (song)}}
-==Overview==
+A '''sugar cookie''' is a type of [[cookie]] that is made from the basic ingredients of [[sugar]], [[flour]], [[butter]], [[eggs]], [[vanilla]], and either [[baking powder]] or [[baking soda]]. Sugar cookies may be formed by hand, dropped, or rolled and cut into shapes. They are commonly decorated with additional sugar, icing, sprinkles, or a combination of these.
-A '''sugar cookie''' is a type of [[cookie]] traditionally made from [[sugar]], [[flour]], [[butter]], [[eggs]], [[vanilla]], and either [[baking powder]] or [[baking soda]]. Sugar cookies may be formed by hand, dropped, or rolled and cut into shapes. They are commonly decorated with additional sugar, icing, sprinkles, or a combination of these.
-[[File:Sugar cookies with sprinkles.jpg|thumb|right|Sugar cookies decorated with sprinkles]]
+== History ==
-==History==
+The sugar cookie is believed to have originated in the mid-1700s in [[Nazareth, Pennsylvania]], where German Protestant settlers created a round, crumbly, and buttery cookie that came to be known as the Nazareth Sugar Cookie.
-The sugar cookie is believed to have originated in the mid-1700s in [[Nazareth, Pennsylvania]], where German Protestant settlers created a round, crumbly, and buttery cookie that came to be known as the Nazareth Cookie. Over time, the recipe evolved, and the sugar cookie became a popular treat across the United States, especially during the holiday season.
-==Ingredients==
+== Ingredients ==
-The basic ingredients for sugar cookies include:
-* [[Sugar]]: Provides sweetness and contributes to the cookie's texture.
+The basic ingredients of a sugar cookie include:
-* [[Flour]]: The main structural component of the cookie.
+[[File:Christmas_Cookies2.jpg|thumb|left|Christmas-themed sugar cookies]]
-* [[Butter]]: Adds flavor and richness, and helps create a tender texture.
-* [[Eggs]]: Bind the ingredients together and add moisture.
-* [[Vanilla]]: Enhances the flavor of the cookie.
-* [[Baking powder]] or [[baking soda]]: Leavening agents that help the cookies rise and become light and fluffy.
-==Preparation==
+* [[Flour]]
-Sugar cookies are typically prepared by creaming together the butter and sugar, then adding the eggs and vanilla. The dry ingredients, including flour and leavening agents, are mixed separately and then combined with the wet ingredients to form a dough. The dough is then chilled to make it easier to handle and shape.
+* [[Sugar]]
+* [[Butter]]
+* [[Eggs]]
+* [[Vanilla extract]]
+* [[Baking powder]] or [[baking soda]]
-Once chilled, the dough can be rolled out and cut into shapes using cookie cutters, or it can be shaped by hand. The cookies are then baked until they are lightly golden around the edges.
+These ingredients are mixed to form a dough, which is then shaped and baked.
-[[File:Sugar cookies with icing.jpg|thumb|left|Sugar cookies decorated with icing]]
+== Preparation ==
-==Decoration==
+[[File:SugarCookie.JPG|thumb|left|Simple sugar cookies]]
-Sugar cookies are often decorated with icing, sprinkles, or colored sugar. Royal icing is a popular choice for decorating because it hardens when it dries, allowing for intricate designs. Sprinkles and colored sugar can be added before baking or after icing the cookies.
-==Cultural Significance==
+Sugar cookies can be prepared in various ways:
-Sugar cookies are a staple during the holiday season in many cultures, particularly in the United States. They are often made in festive shapes such as stars, trees, and snowflakes, and are a popular treat for [[Christmas]] and other holiday celebrations.
+* '''Drop cookies''': The dough is dropped by spoonfuls onto a baking sheet.
+* '''Rolled cookies''': The dough is rolled out and cut into shapes using cookie cutters.
+* '''Molded cookies''': The dough is shaped by hand or with molds.
+== Decoration ==
+[[File:20061001_sugar_cookies.jpg|thumb|right|Decorated sugar cookies]]
+Sugar cookies are often decorated with:
+* [[Icing]]
+* [[Sprinkles]]
+* Colored sugar
+Decorations can be applied before or after baking, depending on the desired effect.
+== Variations ==
+[[File:Sugarcookie.jpg|thumb|left|Sugar cookies with sprinkles]]
+There are many variations of sugar cookies, including:
+* '''Chocolate sugar cookies''': Made with [[cocoa powder]] for a chocolate flavor.
+* '''Buttercream filled sugar cookies''': Two cookies sandwiched with [[buttercream]] filling.
+[[File:Buttercream_Filled_Sugar_Cookies_(25618676884).jpg|thumb|right|Buttercream filled sugar cookies]]
+== Cultural Significance ==
+Sugar cookies are a popular treat during [[holidays]] such as [[Christmas]], [[Halloween]], and [[Easter]]. They are often used in [[cookie decorating]] activities and are a staple in many [[holiday]] celebrations.
+== Related Pages ==
-==Related pages==
 * [[Cookie]]
-* [[Baking]]
+* [[Biscuit]]
-* [[Christmas cookie]]
+* [[Shortbread]]
-* [[Royal icing]]
+* [[Snickerdoodle]]
 [[Category:Cookies]]
 [[Category:American desserts]]
-[[Category:Christmas food]]