Description
A classic sugar cookie recipe with soft centers, crisp edges, and simple ingredients—perfect for decorating or enjoying plain.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Roll dough into balls and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass or your hand.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes or until edges are just turning golden.
- Cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Add sprinkles or colored sugar before baking for decoration.
- Mix in lemon or orange zest for a citrus twist.
- Frost with icing or use cookie cutters for themed shapes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg