How to make gorgeous homemade sugar cookies at home. move over, cookies by design. PreviousNext OtherVery Easy35 min Send this recipe to a friend Print this page Ask a question to the author Post your photo of this recipe Ingredients 6 Sugar Cookies: 25 ounces (3 cups, 1 ounce) pastry flour or all-purpose flour 11 ounces (1 cup, 3 ounces) sugar ½ teaspoon salt 1 pound (equivalent of four sticks) butter, chilled and cut into cubes 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 ounces cream cheese, room temperature Royal Icing: Yields approximately 2 1/2 cups 16 ounces powdered sugar, sifted 3 large egg whites 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar View the directions