Super Easy Sugar Cookies
Soft, sweet, and irresistibly simple, these Super Easy Sugar Cookies are perfect for any occasion! With just a handful of pantry staples—like butter, sugar, and vanilla—and only 10 minutes of prep time, you'll whip up a batch of light, melt-in-your-mouth cookies that are as easy to make as they are delicious to eat. The delicate dough is versatile enough to enjoy plain or customize with festive decorations like frosting or sprinkles. Whether you're craving a quick treat or baking with kids, these classic sugar cookies are the ultimate go-to recipe for effortless homemade goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix until well 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 just until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll it into small balls. Place the balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Optional: Flatten the dough balls slightly with the bottom of a glass or your palm for a more even cookie shape.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just set and the cookies are no longer shiny in the middle. (The cookies should not brown significantly.)
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these delicious sugar cookies as is, or decorate with frosting, sprinkles, or a dusting of powdered sugar once cooled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1424 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.0 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.8 g | 304% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 258 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 241 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 151.1 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 150.1 g | ||
| Protein | 1.0 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 25 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 25 mg | 1% | |
*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.
