Favorite Sugar Cookies
Soft, buttery, and perfectly sweet, these Favorite Sugar Cookies are a timeless treat that's as delightful to bake as they are to enjoy. Made with simple pantry staples like softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and all-purpose flour, this easy sugar cookie recipe comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time. The dough bakes into tender cookies with a light vanilla flavor, perfect for decorating with icing, sprinkles, or enjoying plain. With a quick 8-10 minute bake time, these cookies make a fantastic option for holiday gatherings, bake sales, or whenever your sweet tooth strikes. Follow this foolproof recipe for sugar cookies that stay soft and chewy while holding their shape—ideal for cookie cutters!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
Using the bottom of a glass or the back of a spoon, gently flatten each dough ball to create a disc shape.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just barely golden. Be careful not to overbake for soft cookies.
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decorate as desired with icing, sprinkles, or enjoy plain.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3654 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 199.7 g | 256% | |
| Saturated Fat | 123.5 g | 618% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 703 mg | 234% | |
| Sodium | 1149 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 432.6 g | 157% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 202.2 g | ||
| Protein | 39.3 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 15.0 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 459 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.
