Sugar Cookie Perfection
Discover the ultimate recipe for "Sugar Cookie Perfection," where buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies meet effortless creativity. With a base of simple pantry staples like softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and a hint of pure vanilla extract, these cookies deliver a perfect balance of softness and sweetness. The dough, enriched with just the right touch of baking powder for a light texture, is easy to roll out and ideal for cutting into your favorite shapes. Ready in just 30 minutes, these cookies bake to a delicate golden hue, making them the perfect canvas for festive decorations or a comforting treat enjoyed plain. Whether you're gearing up for the holidays or simply craving a versatile cookie recipe, "Sugar Cookie Perfection" is guaranteed to be a hit—soft, flavorful, and endlessly customizable.
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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
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
Lightly flour your work surface and roll the dough out to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out your desired shapes.
Carefully transfer the cookie shapes to the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch between each cookie.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decorate the cookies with icing or enjoy them plain!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2589 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 199.8 g | 256% | |
| Saturated Fat | 123.5 g | 618% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 736 mg | 245% | |
| Sodium | 1182 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 203.9 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 201.3 g | ||
| Protein | 8.6 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 139 mg | 3% | |
*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.
