Wonderful Sugar Cookies
Soft, buttery, and perfectly sweet, these Wonderful Sugar Cookies are your go-to recipe for a classic treat that's as versatile as it is delicious. With just a handful of pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and pure vanilla extract, these cookies come together in no time—15 minutes of prep and a quick bake in the oven! The dough creates delicately crisp edges with irresistibly tender centers, making them perfect for any occasion. Plus, the option to decorate with colorful sugar or sprinkles adds a festive flair that makes them ideal for holidays, birthdays, or just brightening up an ordinary day. Whether you enjoy them plain, or with a pop of decoration, these easy homemade sugar cookies will become a staple in your baking repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 Large egg
- 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- Optional: Colored sugar or sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using a hand or stand mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and beat 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 on low speed until fully incorporated. The dough should be soft but not sticky.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion the dough into balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
If decorating with colored sugar or sprinkles, lightly press the decorations onto the tops of the dough balls before baking.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden. Do not overbake as the cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
155 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.2 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 46 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.5 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 5 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 16 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.
