Slice and Bake Sugar Cookies
Perfectly buttery and irresistibly crisp, these Slice and Bake Sugar Cookies are your go-to treat for effortless baking. With just a handful of pantry staples like unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract, this recipe delivers melt-in-your-mouth cookies with minimal fuss. The make-ahead dough lets you refrigerate and slice whenever you're ready, making these cookies perfect for holiday baking, last-minute desserts, or anytime snacking. Quick to prepare and even quicker to bake, these cookies feature a tender texture with golden edges, ideal for decorating or enjoying plain. Ready in under 30 minutes of active time, this recipe is a must for sugar cookie lovers. Bake them up today and savor the magic of homemade sweetness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 226 grams unsalted butter
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 300 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and the egg to the butter-sugar mixture. 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 slowly until a dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
Divide the dough in half and shape each portion into a log about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap each log tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Remove the dough logs from the refrigerator and unwrap them. Using a sharp knife, slice the dough into rounds about 1/4 inch thick.
Place the cookie slices about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are just beginning to turn golden.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your buttery, crisp slice-and-bake sugar cookies. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3628 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 204.4 g | 262% | |
| Saturated Fat | 115.5 g | 578% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 720 mg | 240% | |
| Sodium | 1776 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 432.6 g | 157% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 201.8 g | ||
| Protein | 39.2 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 459 mg | 10% | |
*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.
