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Let’s be honest: finding a truly great cut-out sugar cookie recipe can feel IMPOSSIBLE.

You spend all this time chilling the dough and carefully cutting out shapes.

Then you watch in horror as they puff up and spread in the oven, turning your perfect stars into sad, puffy circles. It is THE WORST.

A good cut-out cookie should do two things: hold its shape perfectly and actually taste delicious. Not like cardboard.

That’s why I put together this list of the absolute best recipes out there.

You’ll find everything from super simple, no-fail recipes for beginners to fun new flavors to try.

So whether you’re decorating for a holiday or just craving a fun baking project, you’re about to find your new go-to recipe.

1. Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies Recipe

Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies Recipe

This Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies Recipe offers the ultimate sugar cookie experience. The addition of cream cheese creates a delicious dough that holds its shape beautifully while baking.

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2. Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies

Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies

These Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies are incredibly soft and wonderfully tender.

They make perfect Cream Cheese Cut Out Cookies, especially for holiday baking.

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3. Snowflake Sugar Cookies

Snowflake Sugar Cookies

Snowflake Sugar Cookies are a delightful way to celebrate the holidays.

Enjoy simple cookie decorating with these beautiful sugar cookies, made easy with a no-chill dough.

They make a lovely addition to any winter gathering.

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4. Linzer Cookies

Linzer Cookies

Linzer Cookies are a classic and beautiful treat, perfect for any occasion.

This Linzer cookie recipe creates chewy, crunchy almond sugar cookies, wonderfully filled with your favorite jam.

They are delightful cookies, made even easier with a linzer cookie cutter for that signature look.

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5. Pirate Flag Cookies Recipe

Pirate Flag Cookies Recipe

Get ready for a delicious adventure with our Pirate Flag Cookies Recipe.

These amazing cookies are perfect for a pirate-themed party or a fun baking session at home.

Everyone will love these easy-to-make pirate flag cookies.

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6. Joy’s Classic Sugar Cookies

Joy's Classic Sugar Cookies

Joy’s Classic Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat, perfect for any occasion. These buttery cookies have a wonderfully light, crunchy texture with just the right amount of cane sugar sweetness. Enjoy these classic cookies, featuring three delicious variations.

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7. The Best Heart Shaped Sugar Cookies

The Best Heart Shaped Sugar Cookies

The Best Heart Shaped Sugar Cookies offer a truly delightful treat.

These soft cream cheese sugar cookies are taken over the top with a delicious and easy strawberry buttercream frosting.

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8. Lemon Cut-out Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing

Lemon Cut-out Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing

Enjoy these delightful Lemon Cut-out Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing, bursting with bright lemon flavor.

These classic sugar cookies are perfect for any occasion, finished with elegant royal icing.

They offer a wonderfully zesty treat that lemon lovers will adore.

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9. Sour Cream Sugar Cookies

Sour Cream Sugar Cookies

Get ready to enjoy delightful Sour Cream Sugar Cookies. These fluffy cookies offer a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. They are a wonderful addition to any holiday celebration.

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10. The Best Heart Shaped Sugar Cookies

The Best Heart Shaped Sugar Cookies

The Best Heart Shaped Sugar Cookies offer a delightful twist on a classic treat. Enjoy soft cream cheese sugar cookies, complete with a delicious and easy strawberry buttercream frosting.

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11. Snowflake Cookies

Snowflake Cookies

Snowflake Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for the winter holidays.

These lovely snowflake sugar cookies come together quickly and are wonderful for gifting or entertaining.

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12. Easy Marbled Christmas Sugar Cookies Recipe

Easy Marbled Christmas Sugar Cookies Recipe

Get ready to impress this holiday season with the Easy Marbled Christmas Sugar Cookies Recipe. These simple cut-out cookies use powdered sugar for a melt-in-your-mouth tender cookie. Finish them with beautiful marbled royal icing, easily created with food color gel, for a truly festive treat.

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13. Pretty in Pink Sugar Cookies

Pretty in Pink Sugar Cookies

Pretty in Pink Sugar Cookies offer a delightful, classic sweet treat.

These charming sugar cookies are easy to make, perfect for adding a touch of pretty pink joy to any day.

Enjoy a delicious bite that looks as good as it tastes.

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14. Chocolate Dipped Sugar Cookies

Chocolate Dipped Sugar Cookies

Enjoy a truly special treat with this delightful Chocolate Dipped Sugar Cookies recipe.

These classic sugar cookies get a delicious upgrade with a smooth chocolate dip.

They are perfect for holiday gatherings or simply a sweet moment anytime.

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15. Chocolate Sugar Cookies

Chocolate Sugar Cookies

Whip up a batch of these delightful Chocolate Sugar Cookies for an easy and delicious treat. They are perfect for all your creative cut-out designs, holding their shape beautifully without spreading in the oven.

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16. Tie Dye Cookies

Tie Dye Cookies

These Tie Dye Cookies are a fun and vibrant twist on classic sugar cookie roll outs. This easy sugar cookie recipe lets you create beautifully decorated treats straight from the oven.

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17. Sugar Cookie Recipe

Sugar Cookie Recipe

This Sugar Cookie Recipe delivers light and buttery cookies that bake perfectly every time.

Enjoy these classic no spread sugar cookies, ideal for decorating for any occasion.

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18. Stained Glass Cookies

Stained Glass Cookies

Stained Glass Cookies are a delight, perfect for adding a sparkling touch to your holiday season.

These beautiful window pane cookies are super-easy to make and look absolutely stunning as edible ornaments or a delicious treat.

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19. How to make the Best Snowflake Cookies

How to make the Best Snowflake Cookies

How to make the Best Snowflake Cookies brings together a favorite cream cheese sugar cookie dough with sweet raspberry jam.

These delightful snowflake cookies are then dusted with powdered sugar for a truly perfect treat.

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20. Football Sugar Cookies

Football Sugar Cookies

These Football Sugar Cookies are perfect for game day, looking just like they came from a fancy bakery.

You can easily make these impressive football cookies with a simple sugar cookie mix and store-bought icing.

Customize these tasty treats with your team’s colors for extra spirit.

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21. Gluten Free Sugar Cookies

Gluten Free Sugar Cookies

Enjoy making delicious Gluten Free Sugar Cookies this holiday season.

They are perfect for all your festive decorating and gluten-free holiday baking fun.

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22. Cinnamon Sugar Cookies

Cinnamon Sugar Cookies

Cinnamon Sugar Cookies deliver a classic, warm flavor that’s always a delight.

These cookies have a perfect crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside texture and hold their shape beautifully for decorating.

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23. Candy Corn Sugar Cookie Bites

Candy Corn Sugar Cookie Bites

Candy Corn Sugar Cookie Bites transform our favorite cream cheese sugar cookie dough into adorable, bite-sized delights.

Get ready to enjoy these charming cookies that are as fun to make as they are to eat.

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24. Stained Glass Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies

Stained Glass Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies

Stained Glass Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies are a truly impressive treat.

These delightful sugar cookies feature vibrant, melted Jolly Rancher candies creating a stunning stained glass effect.

They are simple to make and sure to be a showstopper for any occasion.

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25. Air Fryer 4th of July Cookies

Air Fryer 4th of July Cookies

These Air Fryer 4th of July Cookies are the perfect festive treat for your celebration.

They are incredibly easy to make and come out beautifully patriotic.

Enjoy these fun cookies for a delicious and simple dessert.

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26. Frosted Sugar Cookies

Frosted Sugar Cookies

This Frosted Sugar Cookies recipe delivers the perfect homemade sugar cookies every time.

The sugar cookie dough is easy to roll out and holds its shape beautifully for delightful sugar cookie cutouts.

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27. Decorated Heart Sugar Cookies

Decorated Heart Sugar Cookies

Decorated Heart Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat for any celebration.

These adorable cookies are made with simple ingredients, creating the best rolled sugar cookies.

Finish them beautifully with royal icing for a truly special touch.

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28. Hot Cocoa Cutout Cookies

Hot Cocoa Cutout Cookies

These Hot Cocoa Cutout Cookies deliver the comforting flavor of a warm mug of hot cocoa and a classic sugar cookie in every bite.

They are ideal for festive decorating or simply enjoying a delightful, sweet treat.

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