Sugar Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cunsalted butter
softened
- 1 cgranulated sugar
- 1 tsppure vanilla extract
- 1 largeegg
at room temperature
- 3 ½ call purpose flour
- 1 ½ tspbaking powder
- ½ tspsalt
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C, or 160°C fan oven. Prepare a cookie sheet by lining it with parchment paper or silicone mat and set aside.
- 2
In a bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter with the sugar until smooth, light in color and creamy (2-3 minutes).
- 3
Add vanilla and egg and mix again until the egg is incorporated but don’t over whip (the longer you whip the egg, it can souffle up and the cookies will rise and you don’t want that).
- 4
Add in the flour, baking powder, and salt and mix again until just combined. Scrape the sides with a spatula so no dry flour is left. The cookie should pull away from the sides of the bowl (if it doesn’t add ½ cup of flour).
- 5
Divide the dough into 4 portions, and roll out each using a rolling pin into ¼ inch thickness. Cut out using a cookie cutter and with the help of a offset spatula transfer to the cookie sheet.
- 6
Bake for 8-9 minutes rotating at 6 minutes for even browning (one sheet at a time). Allow to cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Cool completely before icing the cookies.
Sugar Cookies Recipe
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About this Recipe
Dreaming of soft, buttery sugar cookies that hold their shape flawlessly, every single time? This foolproof sugar cookie recipe delivers precisely that, promising perfect cookies without the usual hassle of chilling dough or worrying about spread.
Why This Recipe Works
What truly sets this recipe apart is its ingenious design: it yields cookies that hold their shape perfectly during baking, completely eliminating the need for tedious dough chilling. This means you can go from mixing to baking much faster, achieving beautifully defined cutouts with less effort. It's a truly reliable recipe designed for home bakers.
What to Expect
Prepare for a delightful experience with these sugar cookies. Each bite offers a wonderfully soft, tender texture that melts in your mouth, complemented by a rich, buttery flavor and the comforting essence of pure vanilla extract. The ease of not having to chill the dough makes the baking process smooth and enjoyable, allowing you to quickly create a batch of consistently perfect cookies that look as good as they taste.
Customization & Variations
These versatile sugar cookies are an excellent canvas for your creativity. Feel free to use various cookie cutters for different occasions or experiment with your favorite frostings and sprinkles for a personalized touch. While this recipe highlights a classic vanilla flavor, you could explore other baking extracts for a different aromatic twist in your cookies.
Serving & Context
These classic sugar cookies are perfect for any occasion, from casual family desserts to festive holiday gatherings. Serve them simply on a platter, or get creative with decorating to make them a showstopping centerpiece.