Description
Soft cut-out sugar cookies are the quintessential treat for any celebration, blending a tender, chewy texture with a buttery flavor that melts in your mouth. These delightful cookies are easy to make and can be decorated for any occasion, making them perfect for baking with kids or preparing for a holiday gathering. With this simple recipe, you’ll bring joy to your kitchen and smiles to your loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place cut-out cookies on an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes until barely golden around the edges.
- Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack before decorating as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg