Ultimate Sugar Cookies
Soft, buttery, and irresistibly sweet, these Ultimate Sugar Cookies are the perfect addition to any celebration or sweet tooth craving. This classic sugar cookie recipe delivers cookies with a tender crumb, a hint of vanilla, and just the right amount of crispness along the edges. With only a handful of pantry staples like unsalted butter, pure vanilla extract, and all-purpose flour, these cookies are as simple to make as they are delicious. Whether you enjoy them plain, adorned with sprinkles, or decorated with icing, their versatility makes them the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Ready in just 30 minutes and yielding two dozen cookies, this recipe is ideal for holiday baking, weekend treats, or a fun family project. Trust us—this will become your go-to sugar cookie recipe for every occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons pure 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 the butter and sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Divide the dough into two halves. Roll out one half on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Keep the other half refrigerated until ready to use.
Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges start to turn lightly golden.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to one week. Decorate as desired with icing or sprinkles, or enjoy them plain!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2771 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.8 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.0 g | 290% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 434 mg | 145% | |
| Sodium | 1132 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 432.5 g | 157% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 201.1 g | ||
| Protein | 38.1 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 93 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 419 mg | 9% | |
*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.
