Great American Cookie Sugar Cookies
Soft, buttery, and perfectly sweet, these Great American Cookie Sugar Cookies are the ultimate homemade treat for any occasion. With a simple ingredient list of pantry staples like unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract, this recipe delivers classic sugar cookies that are irresistibly tender with slightly crisp edges. The optional addition of decorative sugar or sprinkles makes them a whimsical favorite for holidays, parties, or everyday indulgence. Ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish, these sugar cookies are easy to whip up and bake to perfection. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or stored for later, they’re guaranteed to delight cookie lovers of all ages. Perfect for those searching for "soft sugar cookie recipes" or "classic sugar cookie ideas," this recipe is a crowd-pleasing essential you’ll return to time and time again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2.75 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 cups Decorative sugar or sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing the dough to ensure soft cookies.
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion out the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. If desired, sprinkle decorative sugar or sprinkles on top of each dough ball.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still appear slightly underbaked. Do not overbake for soft cookies.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes. Then transfer them 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. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
184 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.4 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 37 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 70 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.8 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.9 g | ||
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 20 mg | 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.
