Description
Delight in the soft and chewy texture of classic sugar cookies that are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
- Roll the dough into balls about 1-2 inches in diameter and place them on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Flatten the cookie balls slightly and bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
- Let the cookies cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For variation, consider adding chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit to the dough. You can also roll the cookie balls in sugar for a sparkly finish.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: sugar cookies, baking, dessert, classic cookies