No Fail Sugar Cookies
Perfectly soft, buttery, and impossible to mess up, these No Fail Sugar Cookies are your go-to recipe for any occasion! With a prep time of just 15 minutes and simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, and baking powder, these cookies are as easy to make as they are delicious. The dough is a dream to roll out, making it ideal for cutting into festive shapes, and the cookies bake to golden-edged perfection in just 10 minutes. Whether enjoyed as-is or dressed up with colorful icing and sprinkles, these foolproof cookies deliver melt-in-your-mouth goodness every time. Perfect for holiday baking, kids’ parties, or everyday snacking, this recipe is a must-have for your collection.
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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
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together 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 beat until fully 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 a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thick. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes, then transfer them to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges appear just slightly golden. Be careful not to overbake, as this will make the cookies less soft.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optionally, decorate the cookies with frosting, sprinkles, or royal icing once they have fully cooled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
155 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.2 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 67 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.3 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.4 g | ||
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 5 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 16 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.
