Sugar Cookie Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 Cups Flour
- 1 Tsp Baking Powder
- ¼ Tsp Salt
- 1 Cup Unsalted Butter Room Temperature
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 1 Large Egg Room Temperature
- 2 Tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking pans with parchment paper and set them aside.
- Mix the flour, salt, and baking powder in a medium bowl and set it aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer (or stand mixer) on medium speed for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla. Scrape down the sides of the bowl so everything gets mixed in well.
- Add the flour mixture and mix on low until the dough starts to form. Then use a rubber spatula to gently fold and press the dough so all the flour is fully mixed in.
- Divide the dough in half. Take one half and roll it out on parchment paper or a silicone mat until it’s about ¼ inch thick. Do the same with the second half.
- Cover with plastic wrap and put both rolled-out dough sheets in the fridge for 2 hours to chill.
- After chilling, use your favorite cookie cutters to cut out the shapes. Place the cookies on your lined baking pans, leaving about 1 inch of space between each one. Re-roll the remaining dough and continue cutting until all is used. Repeat with 2nd half of the dough.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly browned around the edges.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then move them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve plain or decorate with royal icing and sprinkles. Enjoy!
Notes
- Depending on the size of your cookie, you may need to adjust the cooking time. Start looking at your cookies at the 8-minute mark.
- Ensure your cookies are completely cooled before adding any frosting or icing.
- Cookies can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- When you re-roll the dough, place it back in the fridge while the other cookies are baking. This will ensure they don’t spread too much.
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 46mgPotassium: 22mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 246IUCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
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