My no-chill roll-out cookie dough is made for busy holidays and eager little bakers who don’t want to wait for their cookies.
I’ve got a 3-year-old granddaughter who is very ready to make cookies so I developed these no chill sugar cookies so we can bake together. The easy dough is now my holiday favorite!
- NO CHILL DOUGH
Mix the dough and get straight to the fun ~ no waiting around. - EASY TO ROLL
This dough is especially forgiving for baking with young kids ~ even toddlers ~ thanks to its soft texture. - SHAPES HOLD
Cut-outs stay crisp. No ambiguous blobs. - TASTES GREAT
Even without frosting, these sugar cookies are delicious (but yes, sprinkles are always welcome.)
baking with little ones means getting organized ahead
- Set up a stable step stool for your child.
- Make your sugar cookie dough (do step 1-3) before the baking session.
- Gather all your supplies, set up a rolling station, and open the all-important sprinkles.
tips for making no chill sugar cookies with toddlers
KEEP IT SHORT
If they make 3–4 little cookies, call it a win. Mostly they just want the sprinkles anyway.
DIVIDE THE DOUGH
Give your child a small piece to play with. Roll out another section yourself and invite them to cut shapes.
FOLLOW THEIR LEAD
Be encouraging, not directive. Think discovery, not instruction.
SET A CLEAR RULE
The dough is for baking, not eating ~ but yes, sprinkles are fair game.
will adults love these no chill sugar cookies too?
Absolutely. When I was tasked for bringing cookies to a cookie decorating party this weekend this is the recipe I used. It’s got a soft but sturdy texture and great sugar cookie flavor. It works well for all sizes of cut out cookies, as well as cookie stamps and molds.
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No Chill Sugar Cookies
Equipment
- parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tbsp vanilla
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- assorted sprinkles and colored sugar for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F and line baking sheets with parchment paper (the paper keeps the bottom of the cookies from browning too much.)
- Cream the 1 cup salted butter and 1 cup sugar together until well combined, Scrape down bowl as needed to get all the butter blended in.
- Beat in the 1 large egg and 1 Tbsp vanilla and scrape down bowl again.
- Toss the 3 cups all-purpose flour with the 2 tsp baking powder and blend that in with your mixer on low just until the dough comes together in a rough lump.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and bring together with your hands and divide in two equal parts. pat each into a flat disk. Working with one piece at a time roll out to 1/4-1/3 inch thick. Dust with flour if necessary, and be sure to shift the dough often on the board to keep it free from sticking.
- Cut out your cookies and place them 2 inches apart on your parchment lined cookie sheet. The cookies will not spread, but giving them space helps them cook evenly. If you are using sprinkles or colored sugar decorations you can add them now.
- Bake for 8-12 minutes, depending on the size and thickness of your cookies. Everyone's oven is different so this is only a suggestion. I recommend doing a test cookie or two to determine your baking time. The cookies will be firm and still pale on top while just barely starting to turn golden on the underside.
- Let the cookies cool for a couple of minutes on the pan before transferring to a rack to cool completely.
Notes
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Perfect cookie…especially the no chill! Made these this afternoon. Turned out great and I will keep the recipe for future, frequent use!
I’d love to bake and decorate these cookies…have you a good icing recipe??
Sure, if you’re looking for a royal icing, you can find that in my gingerbread cookie recipe here. If you want something a little simpler, you can try this basic glaze/frosting:
2 cups powdered sugar
3–4 Tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla (optional)
Whisk until smooth and dunk your cookies in headfirst, then flip over and let the icing set.
Sue you’re always right there when i need you! My 2 boys are home for the duration and I’ve got everything I need for this fun project.
Happy baking!
Happy Holidays! These look delish! Love the round cookie stamp. Is it from Amazon?
I think it’s this one from Etsy. You have to scroll to find the exact stamp in the collection.