Description
These perfect sugar cookies are soft, chewy, and deliciously buttery with just the right amount of sweetness. Ideal for decorating or enjoying plain, they hold their shape while baking and are easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Mix in the baking powder and gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, until fully incorporated. The dough will be stiff.
- Divide the dough into manageable portions and roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the cookies are just beginning to turn golden at the edges.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate as desired once completely cooled.
Notes
- Do not overbake; cookies should remain pale in color.
- Dough does not require chilling before rolling and cutting.
- Add almond extract for a flavor variation.
- Cookies hold their shape well, perfect for decorating with icing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
