Description
A nostalgic recipe for soft and slightly crisp sugar cookies, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients gradually, mixing until just combined.
- Chill the dough by wrapping it in plastic wrap and refrigerating for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) as the chilling time nears its end.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to ¼ inch thick, then cut into desired shapes.
- Bake the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 8-10 minutes or until the edges turn golden.
- Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack, then decorate as desired.
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature and chill the dough well for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: sugar cookies, rolled cookies, dessert, holiday baking, family recipe