Description
A nostalgic recipe for soft, buttery sugar cookies that are perfect for holiday gatherings and family celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix dry ingredients: whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add egg and vanilla, mixing until just combined.
- Combine both mixtures gradually, mixing until just incorporated.
- Roll out the dough, divide in halves, wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Cut shapes with cookie cutters and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool and decorate as desired.
Notes
For best results, chill the dough before cutting and baking. Use parchment paper for easy removal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: sugar cookies, holiday cookies, baking, family recipes