Quick Easy Sugar Cookies Recipe
Soft, buttery, and irresistibly sweet, this Quick Easy Sugar Cookies Recipe is your go-to for delicious homemade cookies in a flash! With just seven pantry staples like unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract, these melt-in-your-mouth treats come together in just 25 minutes from prep to bake. Perfectly crisp at the edges yet tender inside, these cookies are ideal for any occasion—whether you're whipping up a last-minute dessert or prepping for a festive cookie decorating session. This simple, no-chill dough ensures consistent results every time, while the basic ingredients allow room for creative add-ins or frostings. Make a batch of these classic sugar cookies and enjoy a taste of timeless, homemade goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup (softened) unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
In a separate small 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.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, portion out dough balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Lightly flatten each dough ball slightly with the bottom of a glass or your fingers.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges just begin to turn golden. Do not overbake.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy! These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1694 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.0 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.8 g | 289% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 444 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 1153 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 203.6 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 201.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.7 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 105 mg | 2% | |
*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.
