Description
Delight in the warm, buttery goodness of these easy sugar cookies, perfect for any occasion and customization.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until well combined.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Combine the dry mixture with the wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
- Flatten each ball gently using a sugar-dipped glass.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden brown.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before shaping. Add chocolate chips or sprinkles for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg