Mother in Law Sugar Cookies
Delightfully soft, buttery, and radiating homemade charm, Mother in Law Sugar Cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. This classic sugar cookie recipe combines pantry staples like unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and pure vanilla extract to create irresistibly tender cookies with a hint of crisp on the edges. Effortless to make in just 30 minutes and customizable with sanding sugar or sprinkles, these cookies offer a nostalgic balance of sweetness and simplicity. Whether you're baking for the holidays or craving a timeless dessert, these melt-in-your-mouth cookies are sure to impress. Plus, they store beautifully in an airtight container, making them a make-ahead favorite for gift-giving or entertaining. Perfect for beginner bakers and seasoned pros alike, these easy sugar cookies will quickly become your go-to recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks), softened unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- optional: sanding sugar or sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
If desired, cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes for easier handling.
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Gently press each ball down with the bottom of a glass or your palm to flatten slightly. Optionally, sprinkle the tops with sanding sugar or sprinkles for decoration.
Bake cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Do not overbake, as the cookies will continue to set as they cool.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3610 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 200.6 g | 257% | |
| Saturated Fat | 114.5 g | 572% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 684 mg | 228% | |
| Sodium | 1148 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 436.5 g | 159% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 205.1 g | ||
| Protein | 38.9 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 117 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 443 mg | 9% | |
*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.
