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Best Sugar Cookies Recipe

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This recipe for Best Sugar Cookies yields soft, buttery, and perfectly sweet cookies that are easy to make and ideal for any occasion. With simple ingredients like flour, butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla, these cookies come together swiftly and bake to a delicate golden perfection.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter with the granulated sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale, usually about 3 to 5 minutes.
  2. Mix Dough: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined. Gradually add the flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing on low speed until just incorporated to form a smooth dough.
  3. Prepare for Baking: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  4. Bake: Scoop dough by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
  5. Cool: Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For even baking, make sure the butter is softened but not melted before creaming.
  • If you prefer crisper cookies, bake an additional 1-2 minutes until edges are more browned.
  • The dough can be chilled for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
  • Optionally roll dough balls in sugar before baking for a sparkling finish.

Keywords: sugar cookies, easy sugar cookies, classic sugar cookies, butter cookies, vanilla cookies

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