Easy Sugar Cookies
Indulge your sweet tooth with this ultimate recipe for Easy Sugar Cookies—perfectly soft, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious! Ready in just 25 minutes, these classic treats combine simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract to create a foolproof cookie dough that's easy to prepare and even easier to love. With their golden edges and tender centers, these cookies are perfect for any occasion—whether you enjoy them plain, decorate them with icing, or top them with festive sprinkles. Ideal for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this quick and versatile recipe yields 36 cookies that are sure to delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 unit large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a smooth dough forms.
Scoop out 1.5 tablespoon-sized portions of dough (or use a small cookie scoop) and roll them into balls.
Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
If desired, lightly flatten the tops of the cookie dough balls using the bottom of a glass or your hand.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops look slightly undercooked (they will firm up as they cool).
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your easy sugar cookies as is, or decorate with icing, sprinkles, or additional sugar as desired!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4145 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 200.0 g | 256% | |
| Saturated Fat | 123.6 g | 618% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 703 mg | 234% | |
| Sodium | 1739 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 555.5 g | 202% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 302.3 g | ||
| Protein | 42.4 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 124 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 16.4 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 491 mg | 10% | |
*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.
