Sugar Cookie Recipe

Soft and chewy Sugar Cookie Recipe with a perfect buttery-vanilla flavor, based on a cherished family recipe with secret tips for texture and flavor.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

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Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 10

Chill Time (for cut-out cookies): 2

Total Time: 2 25

Servings: Cookies

Calories: 170kcal

Cost: $6-$7

Equipment

1 Electric mixer (Hand or stand mixer)
2–3 Large mixing bowls (For wet and dry ingredients)
1 set Measuring cups and spoons
2 Cookie sheets (Ungreased)
1 Wire cooling rack
Parchment paper (Parchment paper)
Cookie cutters (Optional, for cut-outs)

Ingredients

1 cup Unsalted butter - Room temperature
1 cup Granulated sugar - Plus extra for rolling
¼ cup Brown sugar - Light or dark
2 large Eggs
2 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
2 ¾ cups All-purpose flour - Spoon and level
2 teaspoon Baking powder
½ teaspoon Salt
Colored sugar or sprinkles - Optional, for topping

Instructions

In a large bowl, beat room temperature butter with granulated and brown sugars for 3–4 minutes until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract until combined.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Scoop dough into 1.5 tablespoon-sized balls, roll in granulated sugar, place on cookie sheet 2 inches apart, and slightly flatten.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are slightly underdone.
Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Chill dough 2 hours, roll between parchment paper, cut shapes, and bake 8–10 minutes.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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