I just baked some cookies using your recipe. DELICIOUS! At first “bite” I thought they were not sweet, but by the second “bite” I could taste the sweetness which was just right. Once iced they will be PERFECT. Now I need to practice my icing techniques. Off to watch more of your videos. Thank you for sharing your ideas and reciptes. >@ Marian (Sweetopia):

Hi @ Stephanie: As far as I know, there isn’t a paddle attachment for the hand mixer – you’ll just have to use the whisk attachments which come with it. It’ll still work though. (You might incorporate a little bit more air, which might translate into a little bit of spreading with the cookies).

Hi @ Annette: I use regular, granulates sugar. Have fun baking!

Hi Marian, I have never made sugar cookies from scratch before, but want to start baking them since I have become inspired by your designs and those of other cookie bakers. I researched NFSC and Peggy Porschen’s recipes, but anxious to try yours. Peggy Porschen uses caster sugar. Do you use caster sugar(extra fine sugar), or regular granulated sugar for your recipe?

Hi, I’m new to this whole baking thing so I have a dumb question…lol. I notice the recipe says to use the paddle attachment on the mixer. I only have a hand mixer so which attachment would that be? I have a whisk attachment, one that just looks like a spiral and the typical hand mixer attachment. Thanks in advance!

Hi @ Stephanie: There must be something we can do to help you – this is the recipe I use and they don’t fall apart and aren’t greasy.
Tips for helping prevent spreading: http://sweetopia.net/2011/04/top-8-tips-on-preventing-cookies-from-spreading/

Yes, unsalted butter, and the quality of butter you use makes a difference (I talk about it in the above post).

I hope that helps! xo
Hi @ Nikki from CH: You know I have certain soft spot for Switzerland, don’t you?! We’ve chatted before. I’m glad the recipe worked out for you this time. Baking IS like a science and certain conditions need to be right for it to work – I’m glad you found it! I find the taste worth it as well! xo

Hi Marian!
I just wanted to tell you that I’ve been testing sugar cookie recipes lately. I had tried your recipe above about a year ago and it didn’t work for me. But I tried it again (along with many other recipes) and this time it was by far THE best recipe. Great taste, nice texture, perfect! So Toute Sweet in CH will be using your recipe for decorated cookies from now on!
Thanks again for all of your help and tips!
Nikki