Annette's Basic Sugar Cookies

Simple, sweet, and irresistibly classic, Annette's Basic Sugar Cookies are the perfect go-to treat for any occasion. With a rich, buttery flavor and a hint of vanilla, these cookies boast a soft, tender texture that melts in your mouth. This recipe uses pantry staples like unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and all-purpose flour, making it an effortless option for home bakers of all experience levels. The easy-to-follow steps include rolling out the dough and cutting fun shapes, making this a fantastic baking activity for families and kids. Ready in just 25 minutes, these sugar cookies are delicious on their own or as a canvas for creative decoration with icing and sprinkles. Whether you're preparing for a holiday, a bake sale, or simply a sweet craving, Annette's timeless sugar cookie recipe will become a staple in your dessert repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl, and mix until fully incorporated.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Step 6

Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes, re-rolling scraps as needed.

Step 7

Carefully transfer the cut-out cookies to the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Do not overbake.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Once cooled, the cookies can be enjoyed as-is or decorated with your favorite icing or sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(676.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2770.5

Total Fat 103.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 58.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 434mg	0%
Sodium 1131.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 432.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 202.1g
Protein 38.1g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 94.0mg	0%
Iron 14.8mg	0%
Potassium 432.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.1%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 61.4%