Crisp Sugar Cookies
Delightfully crisp and irresistibly sweet, these Crisp Sugar Cookies are the quintessential treat for any occasion. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, softened butter, and creamy vanilla extract, these cookies boast a perfectly golden edge with a tender center. The dough is rolled in granulated sugar for an extra crunch and sparkle, making them as eye-catching as they are delicious. With a quick 20-minute prep time and just 10 minutes in the oven, these cookies are as simple to make as they are to devour. Perfect for holidays, gifting, or a sweet snack with coffee, these classic sugar cookies are destined to become a family favorite. Bake up a batch today and enjoy the timeless joy of homemade cookies!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons Cream of tartar
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cups Granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a dough forms. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Scoop tablespoons of dough and roll them into small balls. Roll each ball in the additional granulated sugar to coat.
Place the sugar-coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Use the bottom of a glass to gently flatten each ball slightly.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The centers may still look slightly soft, but they will firm up as they cool.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4064 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 202.7 g | 260% | |
| Saturated Fat | 124.0 g | 620% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 736 mg | 245% | |
| Sodium | 1368 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 531.6 g | 193% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 302.0 g | ||
| Protein | 39.6 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 118 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 709 mg | 15% | |
*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.
