Description
Soft, buttery, and perfectly sweet — these Irresistible Sugar Cookies come together in under 30 minutes! With crisp edges and tender centers, they’re ideal for last-minute baking, decorating, or enjoying straight from the oven.
Ingredients
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 tsp vanilla extract
Extra granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
4. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing just until a soft dough forms.
6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls.
7. Roll each ball in granulated sugar and place on prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 8–10 minutes, until edges are set and just beginning to turn golden.
9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For thicker cookies, chill dough for 10 minutes before baking.
Add sprinkles or colored sugar to the dough balls for a festive look.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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