The Ultimate Sugar Cookies
Soft, buttery, and perfectly sweet, The Ultimate Sugar Cookies are a timeless treat that melts in your mouth and delights with every bite. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and pure vanilla extract, these cookies strike the perfect balance between a tender, chewy center and a subtly crisp edge. A quick, 20-minute prep time and optional sugar rolling step make this recipe both simple and customizable—add a sparkling touch with sanding sugar or keep it classic for a more understated elegance. Ideal for holiday baking, afternoon snacks, or gifting, these cookies bake to golden perfection in just 10 minutes, filling your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. Whether shared with loved ones or enjoyed alongside your favorite warm beverage, these sugar cookies are a must-have addition to your baking repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Optional: granulated sugar or sanding sugar for rolling
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, beating well after each addition.
Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
Optional: Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to make it easier to handle.
Scoop out about 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie and roll it into a ball. If desired, roll the dough ball in additional granulated sugar or sanding sugar for a sparkly finish.
Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set and just starting to turn golden. The centers may still look slightly underdone, but they will set as the cookies cool.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your pillowy-soft sugar cookies with a crisp bite!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
194 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.6 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 37 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 70 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.0 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.1 g | ||
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 21 mg | 0% | |
*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.
