Description
Indulge in the delightful nostalgia of warm, buttery sugar cookies with this straightforward recipe. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies boast crispy edges and a soft center, making them ideal for decorating or simply enjoying fresh out of the oven. Whip up a batch today and create sweet memories with every bite!
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a larger bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden around the edges. Cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg