No-Chill Sugar Cookies are just like Mom used to make and taste exactly like the beautiful sugar cookies from fancy cookie bouquet stores, maybe even better. The best part about this recipe is there's no need to refrigerate the dough.
These cookies are ready to roll, bake and decorate right away with my Best Buttercream Frosting.
I originally published this recipe back in 2020 and have since adjusted it to include a few more tips.
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🥣 Ingredients to Have on Hand
No-Chill Sugar Cookies are one of those treats where you really can't skimp on the ingredients. Use real vanilla and almond extracts, not imitation flavorings.
- Flour
- Sugar
- Shortening
- Butter
- Vanilla extract
- Almond extract
- White vinegar
- Baking powder
Scroll to the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
This recipe does include shortening, which helps the cookie have a distinctive soft texture but I don't recommend swapping the shortening for added butter.
Pro Tip: Use real butter, not a butter substitute or margarine and check the expiration dates on ingredients like baking powder. Better yet, buy a fresh container of it for holiday baking!
⏲️ No Need to Chill the Cookie Dough
This sugar cookie dough is ready to roll as soon as you mix it up. There's no need to refrigerate it, it's good to go and a great time saver!
💭 Recipe FAQs
How you roll out the dough is the most important part of the sugar cookie-making process.
Although it's very tempting to roll the dough quite thin, that will result in a crunchy cookie that will likely brown around the edges while baking. I recommend you roll the dough out to about ½ inch.
There's no need to go thicker than that, otherwise, the cookies won't bake properly.
These cookies will turn out just like the fancy ones you see created for special cookie bouquets.
If you prefer a thinner cookie, be sure to be consistent with each roll of the dough and adjust the baking time.
A thinner cookie will finish baking faster.
👩🏻🍳 How to Roll and Shape No-Chill Sugar Cookies
Once the sugar cookie dough is blended, you are ready to roll it out and cut it into shapes. This is a great recipe any time of year and for any season!
Step #1: Sprinkle flour on a cutting board, parchment paper or a pie crust mat. Spread the flour around then place the dough on top and use a rolling pin to create a large, flat layer that's about one-half inch thick. (Photo above.)
You'll want this dough to be thick. Thicker than most other sugar cookies so avoid the temptation to overdo it with the rolling pin.
Step #2: Use a cookie cutter to create whatever shapes of cookies you'd like. Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 9-10 minutes.
⭐ Perfect Cookies for Decorating
Once the cookies are finished baking, place them on baking racks or on paper towels on the counter to cool. Next, they are ready to decorate!
One of the things I love best about this no-chill sugar cookie recipe is the cookies are sturdy enough to allow for any decorating design, sprinkles or additional treats you want to place on top.
These sugar cookies also maintain their size and shape after baking.
🍰 More Dessert Ideas
Here are other treats to make and share. I love how simple Fancy Rice Krispy Treats are to prepare and they are absolutely delicious.
For the December holidays, Mini-Gingerbread Houses are a big hit every single time. Perfect for a party! Here are more dessert ideas:
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