Simple Buttery Sugar Cookies
Simple Buttery Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 egg, large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until just combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. You can lightly flatten the tops with the back of a spoon if desired.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set. Baking time may vary depending on your oven.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
⏱️ 5 min
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Simple Buttery Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 egg, large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until just combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. You can lightly flatten the tops with the back of a spoon if desired.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set. Baking time may vary depending on your oven.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
⏱️ 5 min