Improve the Flavor of Sugar Cookie Dough

Comments: 36

Alison H. Nov 15, 2008, 12:20am EST

Yes, almond extract is the answer!!! The Swedes do like to use it in their baked goods. Thanks for the great idea about the powdered sugar. Now to figure out how to do roll-out cookies gluten-free....I haven't been successful yet.

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Rae M. Nov 15, 2008, 12:20am EST

Great tips Jan, thank you.

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Ashley B. Nov 15, 2008, 12:21am EST

Nice tips, but I can't say I've ever had that problem---maybe it's the recipe I use perhaps?

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Diane "stormyz" B. Nov 15, 2008, 12:21am EST

Thanks for the tips!

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Madame Donna C. Nov 15, 2008, 12:22am EST

Good ideas, Jan. I think, at one time or another, I've used them all. These are the things good cookies are made from!

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t w. Nov 15, 2008, 12:22am EST

thanks!

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Lucky Stars Nov 15, 2008, 12:25am EST

Thanks for the tips, Jan.
I'll contact ALison about the gluten-free cookies.
I have an easy recipe with cornstarch, powered sugar and butter.

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Rob Appell Nov 15, 2008, 12:27am EST

I don't know whether to believe this or not. I'm going to have to judge this for myself. Who's going to send me some so I can give you an honest opinion?

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Brenda (square peg in a round hole) H. Nov 15, 2008, 12:39am EST

Thanks Jan. I'll pass this along to the baker in my house.

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B.B. B. Nov 15, 2008, 12:45am EST

i always fail making cookies, even if i buy them as dough... i think its because .... hm i dont know.

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Princess Spanky Pants ~ The Real, Original, Heather T Nov 15, 2008, 12:54am EST

Great tips!

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Donna T. Nov 15, 2008, 1:04am EST

I never thought of the powdered sugar thing -- I'll try that next time!

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joseph k. Nov 15, 2008, 6:49am EST

thanks

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Teresa A. Nov 15, 2008, 11:04am EST

Great advice. Thanks

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Carol B Nov 15, 2008, 11:08am EST

Interesting cookie tips, thanks Jan.

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Sharon P. Nov 15, 2008, 1:04pm EST

We've used it for generations. Lemon zest is good too.

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Sharon B. Nov 15, 2008, 1:06pm EST

looks yummy

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Elizabeth Madrigal Nov 15, 2008, 1:36pm EST

Thank you, Jan S! I am going to send this to my daughter, as she is gluten-intolerant and this is another way to avoid the need for more flour.

You must be an incredible baker!

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Lona Herling Nov 15, 2008, 4:57pm EST

Thanks for sharing these ideas . sounds great.

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rainne chandler Nov 15, 2008, 6:01pm EST

thanks jan that is a wonderful tip

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Angela A. Nov 15, 2008, 7:18pm EST

I always used to help my grandmother make sugar cookies every year, and decorate them too. But, once she died, I had no way of knowing what her recipe was. And, I'm saddened by that.

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Jan S. Nov 15, 2008, 7:41pm EST

I enjoy baking. My great-grandmother was a baker and caterer. She taught my dad to bake and he taught me. I got more help from my Home Ec. teacher back in the '60's. Since schools don't teach Home Ec any more, I've been making personalized cookbooks for my daughter, brides, and young people who need to learn, beginning with simple recipes.

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