The Pioneer Woman's classic sugar cookie recipe is certainly sweet and nostalgic! Passed down to her by a beloved family friend- these flat, sweet cookies make the perfect surface for decorating! But, they're also pretty terrific on their own!

Simply add a cup of coffee or a glass of milk!

Sugar Cookie Tips & Tricks

• Chill dough for at least as hour- this will keep the dough from spreading in the oven.
• Scoop and roll into balls- this ensures a more uniform, round shape.
• Flatten dough before baking- use the flat bottom of a glass, dipped in sugar. This will create the perfect flat surface for decorating! Plus, it adds a crunch and extra bit of sweetness!

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Decorating Sugar Cookies

While sweet and delicious, sugar cookies look a bit plain. But, they make a terrific canvas for easily adding more fun and flavor!

• Drizzle with a vanilla glaze.
• Frost with a sweet icing.
• Dust with some sprinkles or sanding sugar.

Who is Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman???

Starting out as a blogger, fans quickly became enthralled with her life on a ranch. From homeschooling and raising 4 children, she only moved into food after she noticed it was a topic her fans were very interested in. After beating Bobby Flay in a Thanksgiving cooking contest, Ree was offered the opportunity to host her own cooking show on The Food Network. Known for her down-home, country ranch style- her food is simple and flavorful. Now, you can even buy her brightly-colored kitchenware at Walmart or take a trip and visit The Mercantile in Pawhuska, Oklahoma.

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The Pioneer Woman's Sugar Cookie Recipe

• 1 egg (I used 2)
• 1/2 c. canola oil (I used 1/4 c. of coconut oil)
• 1 stick of butter
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1/2 c. powdered sugar (I used 1/4 c.)
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla (I used 1 tsp.)
• 2 c. flour (I used 1 3/4 c. gluten free flour)
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar

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How to Make Gluten Free Sugar Cookies

1. First, mix the dough. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, coconut oil, sugar, vanilla, and eggs. Then, beat in the baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, and gluten free flour blend. 
2. Next, refrigerate the dough. This will allow the dry ingredients to absorb moisture from the wet ingredients. It also allows the butter to re-solidify, which keeps the cookies from spreading in the oven.
3. Then, scoop and roll the cookies. Spoon cookie dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets. For uniformity, use a cookie scoop and roll the dough into balls. Flatten each cookie with the bottom of a glass, dipped in sugar. Then, bake at 350 degrees for 9-11 minutes, until golden brown.
4. Decorate and enjoy. If desired, decorate with icing and/or sprinkles.

Why is cream of tartar used in sugar cookies?

Cream of tartar helps to make the cookies soft and chewy. It keeps the sugar from crystalizing, which is what leads to a crispy cookie.

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