Soft Sugar Cookies
Delightful soft sugar cookies that are perfect for any occasion, easy to make, and always bring a smile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cream together the butter and sugar in a large bowl until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture.
- Roll dough into balls and coat in granulated sugar before placing on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden. Let cool on wire racks.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of almond extract with the vanilla. Roll cookies in colored sugar for holidays.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg