Description
A straightforward recipe for traditional sugar cookies perfect for holiday decorating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the dough in half, wrap each half in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes. Place shapes on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate as desired once fully cooled.
Notes
- For easier handling, chill the dough for longer, up to 2 hours.
- If you do not have parchment paper, lightly grease your baking sheets.
- Roll scraps of dough together quickly to avoid warming them too much before re-rolling.
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 75
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 30
Keywords: Christmas, Sugar Cookies, Holiday Baking, Cutout Cookies, Vanilla Cookies