Description
Delight in the festive spirit with these soft, buttery sugar cookies, perfect for decorating and sharing during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- Key Ingredients:
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preparation Instructions:
- 1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2. Prepare Baking Sheets: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- 3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 4. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- 5. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until fully mixed.
- 6. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- 7. Scoop Cookie Dough: Drop dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart. Optionally top with colored sugar or chocolate chips.
- 8. Bake and Cool: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg