Grandma Joyce's Sugar Cookies
Soft, buttery, and brimming with nostalgia, Grandma Joyce's Sugar Cookies are a classic treat that never goes out of style. Made with pantry staples like unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and a hint of vanilla extract, these cookies boast a delicate sweetness and tender crumb that make them irresistible. Perfect for rolling and cutting into your favorite shapes, they bake to golden-edged perfection in just 10 minutes, making them ideal for holiday celebrations or a quick baking session with the kids. Whether decorated with icing and sprinkles or enjoyed plain, these homemade sugar cookies will instantly transport you back to Grandma's kitchen. With minimal prep time and a yield of 36 cookies, this foolproof recipe is your go-to for festive gatherings or everyday indulgence.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2.75 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 3
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and beat until fully incorporated.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 6
Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the cookie dough to about 1/4 inch thickness using a rolling pin.
Step 7
Use cookie cutters to cut out your desired shapes and gently transfer them to the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Do not overbake for soft cookies!
Step 9
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10
Decorate as desired with icing, sprinkles, or enjoy them plain!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (838.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3790.3 |
| Total Fat 203.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 124.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g | |
| Cholesterol 736.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1777.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 455.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 202.0g | |
| Protein 42.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 170.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 121.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 492.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories