Rolled Sugar Cookies
Perfectly crisp edges, a buttery sweetness, and the softest texture make these Rolled Sugar Cookies an irresistible treat for any occasion. This versatile cookie dough is easy to roll out and holds its shape beautifully, making it ideal for cutting into festive designs with your favorite cookie cutters. With a simple combination of pantry staples like unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract, these cookies come together in just 20 minutes of prep time. Chilling the dough ensures perfect consistency for rolling, while baking at 350°F delivers the ultimate balance of softness and structure. Whether decorated with colorful icing or left plain for a classic treat, these sugar cookies are perfect for holiday baking, special events, or a timeless everyday snack. Serve up a batch of these crowd-pleasers and delight everyone with their elegant appearance and perfect flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together using a handheld or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
Divide the dough into two equal portions. Flatten each into a disk, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the chilled dough to about 1/4-inch (6 mm) thickness.
Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between cookies.
Bake in the preheated oven for 7-9 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn lightly golden.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Repeat the rolling, cutting, and baking process with the remaining dough.
Decorate the cooled cookies with icing, sprinkles, or enjoy them plain.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3010 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.3 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.6 g | 293% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 468 mg | 156% | |
| Sodium | 1760 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 478.1 g | 174% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 201.7 g | ||
| Protein | 44.6 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 494 mg | 11% | |
*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.
