Mom's Sugar Cookies
Soft, buttery, and irresistibly sweet, Mom’s Sugar Cookies are the ultimate classic treat, perfect for any occasion. This quick and easy recipe combines pantry staples like unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract to create a tender, melt-in-your-mouth cookie with just the right balance of sweetness. With a prep time of just 15 minutes, these cookies come together effortlessly and bake to golden perfection in under 10 minutes. Whether enjoyed plain or decorated with sprinkles, frosting, or powdered sugar, these make-ahead cookies are perfect for holiday baking, gifting, or satisfying your everyday sweet tooth. Ideal for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this recipe delivers flawlessly soft and chewy sugar cookies every single time!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 unit large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Step 3
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a dough forms. Do not overmix.
Step 6
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Step 7
Using the bottom of a glass or your palm, gently flatten each dough ball slightly to ensure even baking.
Step 8
Bake the cookies for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked but will set as they cool.
Step 9
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10
Serve plain or decorate with frosting, sprinkles, or powdered sugar as desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (801.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3652.2 |
| Total Fat 199.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 123.5g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 702.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1553.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 431.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 202.2g | |
| Protein 39.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 41IU | 0% |
| Calcium 120.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 458.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories