Sugar Cookies
About This Sugar Cookies
This sugar cookies recipe is perfect for both beginners and experienced bakers seeking reliable, delicious results every single time. Whether you're baking for a special occasion, preparing a family treat, or simply indulging your cravings, this recipe delivers consistent, bakery-quality results with straightforward techniques and common pantry ingredients. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity - no complicated methods, no obscure ingredients, just pure baking satisfaction.
What Makes This Sugar Cookies Special
What makes this sugar cookies truly exceptional is the perfect balance of flavors and textures that come together effortlessly. You'll love how easy it is to achieve professional results, even on your first attempt.
Key Techniques for Success
This recipe has been tested and perfected to ensure success, with clear step-by-step instructions that guide you through every stage of the baking process. The wonderful aroma that fills your kitchen as these bake will have everyone eagerly gathering around, and the first bite will confirm that homemade truly is better. Perfect for everyday enjoyment, special celebrations, gift-giving, or sharing with friends and family, this recipe will quickly become one of your most trusted and frequently used baking favorites.
Perfect for Every Occasion
With minimal prep time and maximum flavor impact, you'll wonder why you haven't been making these all along.
Ingredients
- 360g (3 cups) All-purpose flour
- 225g (1 cup) Unsalted butter, softened
- 200g (1 cup) Granulated sugar
- 1 Large egg
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1½ tsp Baking powder
- ½ tsp Salt
Quick Info
- Total Time:
- 60 min
- Difficulty:
- Easy
- Servings:
- 36
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- 2
Beat in egg and vanilla until well combined.
- 3
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 4
Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- 5
Divide dough in half, flatten into disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
- 6
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 7
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to ¼ inch thick. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters.
- 8
Place cookies 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- 9
Bake 8-10 minutes until edges are barely golden. Don't overbake.
- 10
Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before decorating.
Pro Tips
- •Chill the dough - this is essential for cookies that hold their shape.
- •Don't roll too thin or cookies will be brittle. ¼ inch is perfect.
- •Cookies are done when edges just start to color. They firm up as they cool.
- •Decorate only after cookies are completely cool.
Variations
Add lemon or almond extract instead of vanilla. Roll dough in colored sugar before cutting. Sandwich two cookies with frosting or jam.
