Sugar Cookies
These classic sugar cookies are buttery, soft, and perfect for rolling out and cutting into festive shapes—an easy homemade treat your family will adore!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar for icing, optional
- 2–3 tablespoons milk for icing
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract for icing
- Sprinkles for decorating, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat butter and granulated sugar on medium until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually add to the wet mixture on low speed.
- Form dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30–60 minutes to improve cutout shape.
- Roll dough on a floured surface to ¼-inch thickness and cut shapes with cookie cutters dipped in flour.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, rotating pans halfway, until edges just begin to gold—centers will stay soft.
- Let cookies rest on the sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool fully before decorating.
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for icing; spread or pipe onto cooled cookies and top with sprinkles.
Notes
Dough can be frozen for up to 1 month—slice and bake straight from the freezer. Store baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal
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