Description
Delightful and nostalgic sugar cookies, perfect for holiday celebrations, with a buttery base and a hint of vanilla.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: Frostings, sprinkles, or edible glitter for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients and tools. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Shape the dough into small balls, flatten slightly on the baking sheet, and decorate as desired.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool.
- Decorate with icing or sprinkles, or enjoy plain!
Notes
For vegan options, substitute a flax egg for the egg and use coconut oil instead of butter. You can also get creative with different frostings and sprinkles for decoration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: sugar cookies, Christmas cookies, holiday baking