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Sugar Cookies

Delicious Sugar Cookies: Soft, Sweet Treats for Everyone

These sugar cookies are soft, sweet, and perfect for any occasion, making them a delightful treat for everyone.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar can be used for a deeper flavor.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened.
  • 1 large Egg Can substitute with a flax egg for vegan option.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used as a substitute.
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute half with whole wheat pastry flour or use gluten-free blend.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure freshness.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Adjust if using salted butter.

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • mixing bowls
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Sugar Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually incorporate the dry mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Portion the dough into 1 ½-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Flatten each cookie ball slightly.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
  9. Cool the cookies on the sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Using room temperature ingredients helps create a smoother dough. Don't overmix the batter for best results.

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