Paper Thin Sugar Cookies

These paper thin crispy sugar cookies are perfect for making cut out cookies.

I love making my Nana's Sand Tarts cookies during the holidays and this recipe is perfect for making fun treats for birthdays or special occasions year-round like heart-shaped cookies.

A little bit of buttery cookie dough goes a long way!

Tools to make crispy sugar cookies

These are some of my favorite baking tools to have on hand to make it easier when making these cookies.

• A good set of cookie-cutter shapes– I personally like to use Anne Clark metal cookie cutters. They are a family run a small business in Vermont and have every shape cutter you can think of, and then some! You can also use sturdy Wilton cutters too, like this heart-shaped one.
• A good rolling pin– I prefer a solid pin vs a french pin for this. A French rolling pin is tapered at the ends making it a bit more difficult to get the dough super thin.
• Parchment Paper a parchment-lined baking sheet is my favorite method of baking. Even baking and easy cleanup.
• Pastry Brush– For thin crispy sugar cookies, you will need to brush an egg wash on top. This is what helps to make them crunchy!

Thin crispy sugar cookie ingredients

Ingredients

• Flour
• Confectioner Sugar
• Eggs
• Butter

Related recipes: Soft Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies, Nutella Sugar Cookies, Cast Iron Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie, Monster Chocolate Chip Cookies, Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies, Easy Coconut Macaroons, St Patrick's Day Sugar Cookies

How to make thin crisp sugar cookies

Directions

• Mix sugar and softened butter in a large bowl until creamy.
• Add your eggs & flour and mix to incorporate completely.
• Wrap dough ball in saran wrap and chill for 1 hour (makes it easier to roll).

The secret to these crispy sugar cookies is to roll them very thin. 

Begin by preheating oven to 350 degrees.

To Bake, remove chilled dough from refrigerator and work with soft ball sized dough pieces.

Flour work space or counter with a generous dusting of flour and roll dough to a thin 1/4-inch slab.

Cut with favorite heart shaped cookie cutter.

Place on an ungreased cookie sheet.

Brush lightly with egg wash and decorate with colored sugar sprinkles.

Bake in your preheated oven for 6-8 minutes. You will need to work in batches.

Cool crisp cookies on cooling rack & then store in an airtight container.

How to get crispy cookies

The secret to crispy sugar cookies is to roll your cookie dough as thin as possible. I'm talking paper thin- like you can see the counter through the dough- and still be able to pick up and transfer to the baking sheet.

How do you keep sugar cookies crispy?

You can store cookies in an airtight container and keep them on your counter for up to a week. Be sure cookies are cooled completely before placing them in the container.

The old fashioned way to keep cookies crispy is to place them in a brown paper bag!

I love these crispy cookies and they are perfect for any special occasion!

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