Soft Rolled Sugar Cookies
Delight in the melt-in-your-mouth magic of these Soft Rolled Sugar Cookies–a timeless treat perfect for any occasion! These cookies feature a tender texture and subtly sweet flavor, thanks to a perfectly balanced dough made with creamy unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and just a hint of baking powder. The dough is easy to handle, making it ideal for rolling out and cutting into your favorite festive shapes. With a quick prep time of just 20 minutes and a crisp baking window of 8-10 minutes, this recipe is as efficient as it is delicious. Whether topped with colorful icing, sprinkles, or enjoyed plain straight out of the oven, these crowd-pleasers are sure to become a centerpiece of your dessert table. Perfect for holiday celebrations, cookie swaps, or anytime you need a batch of soft, irresistible sugar cookies!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon milk (optional, for rolling dough if needed)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing 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 soft dough forms. If the dough feels too dry, add milk one teaspoon at a time until it reaches rolling consistency.
Divide the dough into two portions. Roll out one portion at a time on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes of your choice, and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between cookies.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just set and starting to turn golden.
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, the cookies can be enjoyed plain or decorated with frosting, sprinkles, or icing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.6 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.8 g | 294% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 469 mg | 156% | |
| Sodium | 1767 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 479.2 g | 174% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 202.7 g | ||
| Protein | 45.1 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 119 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 521 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.
