Sugar Cookies
- 20m Prep Time
- 15m Cook Time
- 2h Ready In
Classic sugar cookies perfect for holiday decorating. The dough is chilled before rolling and baking for a tender, buttery texture.
Ingredients
- 1 2/3 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 stick butter softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 7 of 7 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 8.65 mg
- Iron: 0.45 mg
- Magnesium: 2.21 mg
- Phosphorus: 15.8 mg
- Potassium: 12.6 mg
- Zinc: 0.09 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 1 2/3 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
Prepare
- Soften 1 stick butter
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
In a medium bowl, whisk together 1⅔ cups flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
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Step 2.
In a large bowl, beat 1 stick of softened butter with ¾ cup sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla, and beat until combined.
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Step 3.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, beating on low speed until a smooth dough forms. Do not overmix.
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Step 4.
Shape the dough into a disk, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm enough to roll.
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Step 5.
Preheat oven to 325°F. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to about ¼-inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes and place on ungreased baking sheets, spacing about 1 inch apart.
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Step 6.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, until edges are lightly browned. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before decorating with Cookie Icing.