Simple Sugar Cookies
Simple Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 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 powder, and salt. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 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
Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes. Gather any scraps, re-roll, and cut more cookies.
⏱️ 7 min
- 7
Place the cut-out cookies about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Cookies should still be soft in the center. Baking time may vary depending on cookie size and oven.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375
- 9
Remove 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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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Simple Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 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 powder, and salt. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 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
Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes. Gather any scraps, re-roll, and cut more cookies.
⏱️ 7 min - 7
Place the cut-out cookies about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Cookies should still be soft in the center. Baking time may vary depending on cookie size and oven.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375 - 9
Remove 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