Nikki's Sugar Cookies
Delightfully soft and buttery, Nikki’s Sugar Cookies are the perfect sweet treat for any occasion! This classic recipe combines simple pantry staples like unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and a hint of vanilla to create cookies that are tender, flavorful, and easy to customize. With a quick prep time of just 15 minutes and the option to cut the dough into festive shapes, these cookies are ideal for holiday baking, birthdays, or a fun weekend project. Whether enjoyed plain or decorated with colorful icing and sprinkles, their melt-in-your-mouth texture and lightly golden edges will make them a favorite for both kids and adults. Try Nikki’s Sugar Cookies today for a homemade dessert your whole family will love!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup (softened) 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
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Step 2
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a dough forms.
Step 5
Divide the dough in half and wrap each half in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to make the dough easier to work with.
Step 6
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 7
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the chilled dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Step 8
Repeat with the second portion of dough, combining and re-rolling scraps as needed.
Step 9
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 7-8 minutes, or until the edges are just barely golden. Do not overbake to maintain softness.
Step 10
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 11
Optional: Once cooled, decorate the cookies with icing, sprinkles, or enjoy them plain!
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