Sugar Cookies
Indulge in the joy of baking with these delightful sugar cookies! With their soft, chewy texture and a burst of sweet vanilla flavor, these cookies are perfect for any occasion—from holiday celebrations to everyday snacks. This simple recipe requires minimal ingredients and can be easily customized with your favorite decorations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 18 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- 1 egg yolk (room temperature)
- 3 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar in a stand mixer until smooth. Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients until combined.
- Scoop dough into balls, roll in granulated sugar, and place on prepared sheets.
- Bake for 11-12 minutes until edges are set but centers appear soft. Cool on wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (22g)
- Calories: 99
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 48mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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