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Best Sugar Cookie Recipe

Hands down, The Best SOFT Sugar Cookie Recipe we've ever tested! Learn How to Make Sugar Cookies that everyone will love.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 45 cookies
Calories: 113 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, measured then sifted
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 3 ticks unsalted butter, softened (1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar + extra for rolling
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line several baking sheets with parchment paper. Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  2. Place the softened butter and sugar in the bowl of your electric mixer. Cream the butter and sugar together on high until light and fluffy, 3-5 minutes. (Don't skimp on the time here.) Then turn the mixer on low and add the eggs and vanilla extract. Scrape the bowl.
  3. With the mixer running on low, slowly add the flour mixture. Scrape the bowl and beat again for 30 seconds.
  4. Pour some extra sugar into a bowl to coat the cookies. Scoop the dough out and roll into 1-inch balls. The dough should be soft and delicate - don't over-handle. Shake each ball in the sugar bowl to coat, then place on the cookie sheets 2 inches apart. Use the bottom of a drinking glass to press down on each ball, until it's 1/3- to 1/2-inch thick.
  5. Bake each sheet of sugar cookies for 9-11 minutes, until the edges are slightly golden and the centers are just barely set. Cool completely on the cookie sheets.

Notes

  • BOURBON GLAZE: Once the cookies are cool, whisk 1 tablespoon of heavy cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon bourbon together. Then whisk in 1 cup powdered sugar until smooth. Dip the face of each cookie into the glaze. Allow the excess to dip off, then place them back on the parchment paper to dry.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cookie Calories 113kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 23mg (8%) Sodium 55mg (2%) Potassium 26mg (1%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 200IU (4%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 45cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 113

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie
Calories 113kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 55mg 2%
Potassium 26mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 200IU 4%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.