Description
This foolproof Sugar Cookies recipe delivers soft, chewy, bakery-quality cookies every time. Perfect for cut-outs, decorating, or classic treats, these easy homemade sugar cookies are ideal for holidays or everyday baking.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Sweet Cream Salted Butter, softened
- 2 cups Granulated Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs
- 2 tablespoons Vanilla Extract
- 4 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 6 cups All-Purpose Flour
Substitutions:
- Use unsalted butter + 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Replace half the sugar with coconut sugar for a caramel flavor.
- Use flax eggs for vegan cookies (1 tbsp flaxseed + 3 tbsp water per egg).
- Substitute gluten-free 1:1 flour blend for gluten-free cookies.
Instructions
- In a mixer, cream together butter and sugar for 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract; beat for 3 minutes until fully combined.
- Mix in baking powder until evenly distributed.
- Add flour in 2-cup increments, mixing just until combined. If dough is dry, add a teaspoon of vanilla or milk.
- Chill dough for 30–60 minutes to prevent spreading.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough to 3/8-inch thickness and cut with cookie cutters.
- Bake 6–10 minutes until edges are just set. Cool on sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to rack.
Notes
Chilling dough is key for perfect shapes. Avoid overmixing to maintain softness. For decorating, let cookies cool completely before adding icing or sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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