Description
Description: This easy sugar cookie recipe delivers soft, buttery cookies with crisp edges—perfect for any occasion! They hold their shape well, making them ideal for cut-out cookies and decorating.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg & Vanilla: Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
- Mix Dough: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Shape Cookies: Roll into small balls (1-inch) or roll out and cut into shapes. Place on baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 6-8 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool & Decorate: Let cookies cool on a wire rack. Decorate as desired.
Notes
- For softer cookies, remove them from the oven when the edges are just golden.
- Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
- Freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 minutes per batch
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
