Mama Jan's Super Yummy Sugar Cookies
Soft, buttery, and irresistibly sweet, Mama Jan’s Super Yummy Sugar Cookies are a timeless classic that’s perfect for any occasion. These easy-to-make cookies feature a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture thanks to a perfectly balanced blend of creamy unsalted butter, just the right amount of sugar, and a touch of fragrant vanilla extract. With only 20 minutes of prep time, this no-fuss recipe yields 24 cookies that can be customized with sprinkles, icing, or left perfectly simple. Whether you’re baking for the holidays or just indulging in a sweet treat, these sugar cookies will become your go-to crowd-pleaser. Keywords: sugar cookie recipe, soft sugar cookies, easy baking recipe, buttery cookies, classic sugar cookies.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 3
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until the ingredients are well combined.
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 soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
Step 6
If the dough is too soft or sticky, refrigerate it for 15-20 minutes to make it easier to handle.
Step 7
Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Step 8
Optional: Slightly flatten each dough ball with the bottom of a glass or add sprinkles for decoration before baking.
Step 9
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and just barely golden. The centers may still look slightly underbaked—this is normal.
Step 10
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 11
Enjoy your soft, buttery, and super yummy sugar cookies!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (711.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2900.3 |
| Total Fat 107.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 58.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g | |
| Cholesterol 467.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1760.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 455.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 201.6g | |
| Protein 41.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 53.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 95.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 461.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories