Easy Sugar Cookies
User Reviews
4.4
-
Prep Time
15 mins
-
Cook Time
10 mins
-
Total Time
25 mins
-
Servings
23 cookies
-
Calories
205 kcal
-
Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
-
Cuisine
American
Easy Sugar Cookies
Description
Easy Sugar Cookies are prepared by combining dry ingredients — flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder — then creaming butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Eggs and vanilla are mixed in before gradually incorporating the dry ingredients, forming a dough that can appear crumbly but comes together smoothly. Dough balls are rolled in sugar, placed spaced on a lined baking sheet, and baked at 350°F until the edges are set and lightly golden, about 10 to 14 minutes.
The cookies have a pleasantly sweet flavor with a subtle vanilla aroma and a soft texture contrasted by the sugary exterior. Their moderate size and straightforward ingredients make them a versatile treat suitable for any time of day.
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter at cool room temperature
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg large egg plus 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract pure
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar for rolling cookies in
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with a Silpat baking mat or parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed for 1 minute. Add the granulated sugar (1 3/4 cups) and beat until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. I always stop once and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula and continue mixing.
- Add the egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix on low until just combined. The dough might look a little crumbly at first, but it will come together and be just fine.
- Put the remaining sugar in a small bowl. Form the dough into balls, about 2 tablespoons per cookie. Roll each ball in the sugar until well coated. Place on the prepared baking sheet, about 2-inches apart.
- Bake for 10 to 14 minutes or until the bottoms are light golden brown and the cookies start to crack. Check early, every oven is different. Don’t over bake or the cookies won’t be soft and chewy.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack and cool completely.
- Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the baked cookies for up to 3 months in a freezer bag or container.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 23cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 205kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 128mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 31mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 257IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
You'll Also Love
