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Happy Thanksgiving! Scarecrow Sugar Cookies

Happy Thanksgiving! Irresistibly Cute Scarecrow Sugar Cookies

Celebrate Thanksgiving with whimsical and delicious Scarecrow Sugar Cookies, a charming addition to your dessert spread.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 39 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Easy Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Sugar Can substitute with brown sugar for deeper flavor.
  • 1 cup Butter Use unsalted for better control over salt levels.
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature for better incorporation.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Pure vanilla extract preferred.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be substituted.
  • 3 cups Flour All-purpose flour; gluten-free option available.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure freshness.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Kosher salt recommended.
Buttercream Frosting
  • 1 cup Butter Use unsalted.
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Sifted to avoid lumps.
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Add gradually for desired consistency.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Pure extract is ideal.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Cookie Cutters
  • Electric mixer
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the sugar and unsalted butter together until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Add your room temperature eggs, pure vanilla extract, and sour cream, mixing until creamy.
  4. Gradually mix in the baking soda, salt, and flour in two stages until the dough is soft.
  5. Turn out the dough onto a floured surface and roll to about ½ inch thick.
  6. Use cookie cutters to cut out scarecrow shapes and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Bake for about 8-9 minutes, until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Decorate with edible decorations like candy corn or chocolate chips if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container. Decorate cookies immediately after frosting for best results.

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