Description
Delightfully simple and classic, these easy sugar cookies are soft, buttery, and perfect for any occasion. Made with basic pantry ingredients, they bake up golden with a subtle vanilla flavor and a crisp edge. Whether enjoyed plain or decorated with frosting, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the necessary ingredients and ensure your butter is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) so it reaches the desired temperature by the time you finish preparing the dough.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and baking powder until evenly combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Using an electric mixer in a large bowl, beat the softened butter and white sugar together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring proper aeration for tender cookies.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract thoroughly to combine all wet ingredients uniformly.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, blending carefully until a smooth dough forms without overmixing, which can toughen the cookies.
- Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls and place them two inches apart on ungreased baking sheets to prevent sticking and allow for spreading.
- Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown, indicating they are perfectly baked.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool briefly on the baking sheets, then carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they set properly and maintain their shape.
Notes
- For an extra touch, top these sugar cookies with your favorite frosting once completely cooled.
- Make sure the butter is softened but not melted for best texture.
- Spacing cookies adequately prevents them from merging while baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 86
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 14mg
