Cooky Jar Sugar Cookies
Classic, buttery, and irresistibly soft, Cooky Jar Sugar Cookies are the ultimate treat for any occasion! This timeless recipe combines pantry staples like unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract to create perfectly tender cookies with just the right amount of sweetness. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and ready to bake in 10, these crowd-pleasers yield a generous batch of 36 cookies—ideal for filling your favorite cookie jar or sharing with friends and family. The simple method includes rolling and gently flattening each dough ball for that signature sugar cookie shape, and a sprinkle of sugar or colorful sprinkles adds a festive touch. Perfect for holidays, celebrations, or everyday indulgence, these cookies strike the perfect balance between crispy edges and a soft, melt-in-your-mouth center.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls. Place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Use the bottom of a glass (lightly floured, if needed) to gently flatten each cookie to about 1/4-inch thickness.
If desired, sprinkle the tops of the cookies lightly with granulated sugar or decorative sprinkles.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Do not overbake to ensure soft cookies.
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3442 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.5 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.5 g | 298% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 2240 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 582.0 g | 212% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 301.8 g | ||
| Protein | 50.0 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 18.7 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 566 mg | 12% | |
*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.
