Description
These are the best sugar cookies with a soft center, buttery flavor, and lightly crisp edges. This easy sugar cookies recipe is perfect for holidays, decorating, or everyday baking. Learn how to make classic homemade sugar cookies that stay soft and delicious with simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter softened
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
5. Cover and chill the dough for at least 1 hour.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet.
7. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into shapes.
8. Place cookies on the baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
9. Cool completely before serving or decorating.
Notes
Chilling the dough is essential to prevent spreading and keep the cookie shape intact.
Do not overbake if you want soft cookies, remove them when edges are just lightly golden.
You can add almond extract or lemon zest for a subtle flavor variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg