Description
Sugar Cookies are soft, buttery treats with light golden edges and a chewy center, perfect for decorating or enjoying as is. This easy recipe delivers melt-in-your-mouth cookies with a tender crumb. Cream butter and sugar, beat in egg and vanilla, whisk dry ingredients, chill optional, and bake at 350°F for 8–10 minutes. Discover what sugar cookies are made of and how to keep them soft or crisp.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten slightly with your palm or the bottom of a glass, and sprinkle with sugar if desired.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes or until the edges are just barely golden.
- Let cool on the sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Do not overbake; cookies will harden as they cool.
- For chewier cookies, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- Flatten slightly to ensure even thickness.
- These cookies are great for decorating with icing or sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Sugar Cookies, soft sugar cookies, chewy sugar cookies, cookie decorating, butter cookies, 350F, 8-10 minutes