Easy Sugar Cookies
These Easy Sugar Cookies are a quick, homemade dessert with classic vanilla flavor and a soft, tender bite—perfect for holidays, decoration, or an afternoon treat!
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour King Arthur or similar
- 1 tsp baking soda Arm & Hammer
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened, Land O Lakes
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg large, room temp
- 1 tsp vanilla extract Madagascar bourbon
- 3 Tbsp granulated sugar for rolling, optional
- 1 cup powdered sugar for icing (optional)
- 2 Tbsp milk or heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract for icing
- Sprinkles or food coloring optional decorating
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl—set aside.
- Beat butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar until fluffy and pale, about 3 minutes, using a mixer or strong arm.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth, scraping down bowl sides to combine evenly.
- Gradually stir the dry flour mixture into the wet batter on low speed or fold by hand—stop when just combined.
- Cover dough and chill for at least 30 minutes (up to 24 hours) to firm up for easy shaping.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, flatten gently, or roll out and cut shapes; dip cutters in flour to avoid sticking.
- Place cookies 2 inches apart and bake for 8–10 minutes until edges set but centers still look soft.
- Let cookies rest on the sheet for 2 minutes before moving to a wire rack to finish cooling completely.
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for icing; drizzle or spread on cooled cookies and add sprinkles if desired.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days. Freeze baked cookies up to 3 months; dough can be refrigerated 24 hours or frozen for 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 140kcal
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