Classic Sugar Cookies
Classic Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
For Decorating (Optional)
- as needed cookie frosting
- as needed sprinkles
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 large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Beat in the vanilla extract and large egg until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed with the electric mixer until just partially combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Pour in the milk and continue mixing on low speed until a cohesive, soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Lightly flour a clean work surface and your rolling pin. Divide the dough in half and roll out one portion of the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Use your favorite cookie cutters to cut out shapes from the rolled dough. Carefully transfer the cut-out cookies to the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between each cookie.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should still be soft. Baking time may vary depending on the size and thickness of your cookies.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Once the cookies are completely cool, decorate them with frosting and sprinkles as desired.
⏱️ 5 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Classic Sugar Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
For Decorating (Optional)
- as needed cookie frosting
- as needed sprinkles
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 large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Beat in the vanilla extract and large egg until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed with the electric mixer until just partially combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Pour in the milk and continue mixing on low speed until a cohesive, soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Lightly flour a clean work surface and your rolling pin. Divide the dough in half and roll out one portion of the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Use your favorite cookie cutters to cut out shapes from the rolled dough. Carefully transfer the cut-out cookies to the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between each cookie.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should still be soft. Baking time may vary depending on the size and thickness of your cookies.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Once the cookies are completely cool, decorate them with frosting and sprinkles as desired.
⏱️ 5 min