Soft Sugar Cookie Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Let Sit

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    24

  • Calories

    169 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Soft Sugar Cookie Recipe

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If you love sugar cookies, then you are going to love these thick Soft Sugar Cookies. This classic cookie is the perfect holiday cookie.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar divided
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. In a medium size mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.  Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter with 1 ¼ cups of the granulated sugar with a hand held mixer or stand up mixer.
  4. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until thoroughly combined and smooth.
  5. Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients on low speed.
  6. Place the remaining granulated sugar into a small, shallow bowl.
  7. Roll dough into one inch sized balls. Then roll the balls into the granulated sugar.
  8. Place them onto a cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes until the top of the cookies begin to crack.
  9. Let the cookies sit for 5 minutes on the pan and then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Store the leftover cookies in an airtight container or ziplock bag at room temperature for up to 5 days.  Keep a slice of bread in the container with the cookies to keep them moist.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 169kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 34mg (11%) Sodium 150mg (6%) Potassium 22mg (1%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 256IU (5%) Calcium 26mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 169 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 169kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 150mg 6%
Potassium 22mg 0%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 256IU 5%
Calcium 26mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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