Description
Sweet sugar cookies bring delightful memories of childhood kitchens, promising pure comfort in every bite. Crisp edges, tender centers, and a sprinkle of nostalgia invite you to savor these classic treats that connect generations through simple, heartwarming flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Decorating Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- Food coloring (optional)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl, creating a uniform dry mixture.
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, blending until completely smooth.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms without overmixing.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up and enhance flavor development.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness, using gentle, even pressure.
- Cut dough into desired shapes using cookie cutters, placing shapes 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden, rotating sheets halfway through for even browning.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
- Prepare glaze by whisking powdered sugar with milk until smooth, adjusting consistency as needed.
- Optional: Tint glaze with food coloring and decorate cooled cookies with glaze and sprinkles.
- Let decorated cookies set for 30 minutes until glaze hardens completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and maintain crisp cookie shapes during baking.
- Use room temperature butter for smoother creaming, ensuring a more uniform and tender cookie texture.
- Handle dough gently when rolling to prevent tough cookies, working quickly to keep butter cold.
- Adjust glaze consistency by adding tiny amounts of milk or powdered sugar for perfect drizzling or spreading.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 214
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 88 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg