Description
Sugar cookies are soft, buttery classics with a tender center and lightly crisp edges. Whether cut into shapes or baked as drop cookies, they’re perfect for decorating or enjoying plain.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 tsp almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract if using.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients to form a smooth dough.
- For rolled cookies, divide dough into discs, wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into shapes, or scoop for drop cookies.
- Place cookies on baking sheets and bake for 8–10 minutes, until edges are just golden.
- Cool on pan briefly before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Add citrus zest for a twist.
- Decorate with icing or sprinkles for holidays.
- Roll in colored sugar before baking for extra fun.
- Use as a base for sandwich cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
