Sugar Cookies
Freshly baked sugar cookies are a nostalgic treat that fills the air with warmth and sweetness. This simple recipe yields soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookies infused with vanilla, perfect for any occasion—be it a holiday gathering or a cozy afternoon snack. Customize them with sprinkles or enjoy their classic flavor as you create delightful memories in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden; cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg