Classic Easy Sugar Cookies
These classic easy sugar cookies are perfect for any occasion, offering a delightful buttery flavor and a tender texture. They are simple to make and customize with your favorite cookie cutters.
Equipment
- oven
- baking sheets
- parchment paper or silicone baking mats
- large bowl
- electric mixer
- wire rack
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Beat in the egg until just combined, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing on low speed until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Lightly flour a surface and roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness, then cut out shapes using cookie cutters.
- Transfer cut cookies to prepared baking sheets, leaving about an inch between them.
- Bake for 7-9 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are just set.
- Cool cookies on baking sheets for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, make sure your butter is truly softened to room temperature before creaming. Do not overmix the dough after adding flour to ensure tender cookies.