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Buttery, and airy with the right amount of sweetness, these Sugar Cookies, done in the Air Fryer, are easy to make and everyone can help.

Buttery, and airy with the right amount of sweetness, these Sugar Cookies done in the Air Fryer are easy to make and everyone can help. You can bake as many as you need and put the dough back in the fridge. The whole recipe is made and cooked in under 1 hour. Leaving you with plenty of time and energy to decorate them as you like. this recipe

You can bake as many as you need and put the dough back in the fridge. The whole recipe is made and cooked in under 1 hour. Leaving you with plenty of time and energy to decorate them as you like.

The trick to getting the sugar cookies so smooth and tasty is air. It is done when mixing the butter and the sugars together at the beginning. This is an important step before adding the dry ingredients to get those air bubbles incorporated. Those bubbles are what give the fluffy and light texture to your air fryer sugar cookies.

Over head shot showing: the trick to getting the sugar cookies so smooth and tasty is air. It is done when mixing the butter and the sugar together at the beginning. This is an important step before adding the dry ingredients to get those air bubbles incorporate. Those bubbles are what give that fluffy and light texture to your air fryer sugar cookies.

Now, you can enjoy these cookies as is. They are great with coffee, tea, or as a wonderful little treat.
But, of course, you are going to want to decorate them. The Kitchen Bucket List’s recipe is simple, with just two ingredients. The key is to make sure the icing is not too thick. What you are looking for while mixing is a consistency similar to honey. The icing will pass around the spoon, separate, and come back together within 8-10 seconds.

Sugar Cookie Icing of a Christmas tree. While it is cooling you can prepare your frosting. Mix the powdered sugar and milk together.
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Ingredients

Having all ingredients at room temperature makes the cookies light and more fluffy.

Over head shot of Air Fryer Cookies ingredients: Salted butter (Room temperature), Powdered sugar, Granulated sugar Egg, Vanilla extract, Unbleached all-purpose flour, Baking powder, Teaspoon salt.
  • Salted butter (room temperature)
  • Powdered sugar
  • Granulated sugar
  • Egg
  • Vanilla extract
  • Unbleached all-purpose flour
  • Baking powder
  • Salt

Icing

  • Powdered sugar
  • Milk

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I like to line my air fryer with parchment paper. DO NOT PREHEAT your air fryer with parchment paper alone.

Buttery, and airy with the right amount of sweetness, these Sugar Cookies done in the Air Fryer are easy to make and everyone can help. You can bake as many as you need and put the dough back in the fridge. The whole recipe is made and cooked in under 1 hour. Leaving you with plenty of time and energy to decorate them as you like.e.
Buttery, and airy with the right amount of sweetness, these Sugar Cookies done in the Air Fryer are easy to make and everyone can help. You can bake as many as you need and put the dough back in the fridge. The whole recipe is made and cooked in under 1 hour. Leaving you with plenty of time and energy to decorate them as you like.

Substitutions

  • Unbleached all-purpose flour – to all-purpose flour.
  • Salted butter – to unsalted butter.
  • Powdered sugar – to granulated sugar for a crispier cookie.

Variations

  • Chocolate – You can also dip the cookies in chocolate.
  • Kid-friendly – add some funfetti or mini chocolate chips.

Equipment

Over head shot of The Kitchen Bucket Lists easy dough rolled out with Christmas trees, Candy Canes, and Stockings cut into it. Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface and roll the dough to ¼ inch thick. Using your favorite cookie cutter, cut the dough into pieces.

FAQS

How long can I store the sugar cookie dough?

It is good for 2-3 days in the refrigerator. Just make sure to bring it up to room temperature before rolling out the dough.

I don’t have a piping bag. Is there some way I can still decorate?

If you don’t have a piping bag you can use a zip-top bag and cut the corner.

Why do you use powdered sugar in the cookies?

I like to add powdered sugar to my cookies because it makes the cookies more tender and chewy by absorbing the moisture.

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Storage

  • Counter – Store in an airtight container for 4 to 5 days.
  • Refrigerator – As above for a week.
  • Freezer – Undecorated cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.
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Buttery, and airy with the right amount of sweetness, these Sugar Cookies done in the Air Fryer are easy to make and everyone can help. You can bake as many as you need and put the dough back in the fridge. The whole recipe is made and cooked in under 1 hour. Leaving you with plenty of time and energy to decorate them as you like.

Air Fryer Sugar Cookies

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The Kitchen Bucket List wants to bring buttery, fluffy, and perfectly sweet Air Fryer Sugar Cookies for the Holidays. Done in under an hour, you can store the dough in the fridge and make them when needed.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 19 Cookies

Equipment

  • Air Fryer (Cosori 5.8 QT)
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Piping Bag
  • Rolling Pin (Joseph Joseph)
  • Small Spatula (Oxo Good Grip)

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter (room temperature)
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Frosting

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, using a hand mixer, cream the butter, powdered sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix for 2 to 3 minutes or until the mixture is nice and fluffy.
  • Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until they are incorporated.
  • Slowly add the flour, about ¼ cup at a time. So it doesn’t go everywhere while using the hand mixer.
  • Add the baking powder and salt with your last flour addition.
  • Mix until all ingredients are blended. The mixture will look crumbly but easily comes together to form the dough.
  • Place the sugar cookie dough into a plastic wrap in the fridge for 15 minutes.
  • Roll the dough to a ¼ inch thick on a lightly floured surface.
  • Using your favorite cookie cutter, cut the dough into pieces.
  • Place in the air fryer.
    NOTE: I like to line my air fryer with parchment paper. DO NOT PREHEAT your air fryer with parchment paper alone.
  • Cook in the air fryer at 320 degrees F. for 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Let them stand in the air fryer basket for a few minutes then transfer the cookies to a cooling rack.
  • Cool completely before frosting.

Sugar Cookie Icing

  • While the sugar cookies are cooling you can prepare your icing. Mix the powdered sugar and milk together.
  • Put the icing in a piping bag.
  • Pipe the outline of the cookies first. This is a great way to create a barrier so the frosting won’t leak out.
  • Decorate as desired with your favorite sprinkles or colored sugars.
  • Happy Holidays!!!
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HAPPY AIR FRYING!!!

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Comments

  1. Eva says

    5 stars
    I had NO idea you could bake cookies in an air fryer – I need to try this!

    Reply

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