Linda's Sugar Cookies
Delight your taste buds with Linda's Sugar Cookies, the ultimate classic treat for any occasion! These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are made with simple pantry staples like soft unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and a touch of baking powder for the perfect balance of flavor and texture. With just 15 minutes of prep time and easy-to-follow instructions, this versatile recipe lets you roll, cut, and customize shapes to your heart's desire. Perfectly golden after just 10 minutes in the oven, these cookies are ideal for decorating with icing or sprinkles—or savoring plain for a timeless sweet indulgence. Whether you're baking for the holidays or a casual afternoon treat, Linda's Sugar Cookies are your go-to recipe for soft, tender, and utterly delightful cookies every time.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 unit 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). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, beat 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 bowl, and mix until fully incorporated.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
Step 5
Lightly flour a clean work surface and roll out the cookie dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use your favorite cookie cutters to cut out shapes, re-rolling the scraps as needed.
Step 6
Arrange the cut cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Be careful not to overbake.
Step 8
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 9
Once cooled, decorate as desired with icing, sprinkles, or enjoy them plain!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (832.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3763.7 |
| Total Fat 200.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 123.6g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 702.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1739.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 455.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 202.3g | |
| Protein 42.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 41IU | 0% |
| Calcium 124.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 490.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories