Description
Indulge in the melt-in-your-mouth goodness of Soft Sugar Cookies, where buttery sweetness meets a delicate texture.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups (340 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- Optional: ½ cup (90 g) sprinkles for a festive touch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients on low speed to avoid flour spills.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper while the dough chills.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls.
- Place dough balls on baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool cookies on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve cookies as is or dust with powdered sugar before enjoying.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Soft Sugar Cookies