Sugar Cookies South Africa
Delight in the simple yet irresistible charm of these traditional South African sugar cookies, a recipe that pairs buttery richness with a hint of vanilla for a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfectly crisp on the outside and tender within, these cookies come together effortlessly in just over 30 minutes, making them an ideal treat for tea-time gatherings or festive occasions. With pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and unsalted butter, these sugar cookies boast a universal appeal, while customizable shapes and sizes add a fun, personal touch. Whether you enjoy them plain or dressed up with icing, this easy recipe guarantees a crowd-pleasing batch of classic cookies that can be stored for up to a week—if they last that long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 150 grams Granulated sugar
- 150 grams Unsalted butter
- 1 unit Large egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 tablespoon Milk (optional, for consistency)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-4 minutes using a hand or stand mixer.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until a smooth dough forms. If the dough is too dry, add 1 tablespoon of milk to bring it together.
Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough to about 0.5 cm (1/4 inch) thickness.
Use cookie cutters in your desired shapes to cut the dough, and carefully transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden brown.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve with tea or coffee and enjoy! Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2092 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 135.8 g | 174% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.9 g | 384% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 518 mg | 173% | |
| Sodium | 1726 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 193.8 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 33.2 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 95 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 12.5 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 378 mg | 8% | |
*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.
