Description
Classic sugar cookies with a soft, chewy center and lightly crisp edges. Perfect for decorating or enjoying plain, these cookies are easy to make with simple pantry staples.
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (optional, to adjust dough consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms. Add milk if dough is too dry.
- Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut out shapes with cookie cutters and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before decorating or serving.
Notes
- Do not overbake; cookies should remain soft in the center.
- For best results, roll dough evenly to ensure uniform baking.
- Dough can be chilled for easier handling if too soft.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Dough and baked cookies freeze well for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
