No Fail Sugar Cookies
Perfectly soft, buttery, and impossible to mess up, these No Fail Sugar Cookies are your go-to recipe for any occasion! With a prep time of just 15 minutes and simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, and baking powder, these cookies are as easy to make as they are delicious. The dough is a dream to roll out, making it ideal for cutting into festive shapes, and the cookies bake to golden-edged perfection in just 10 minutes. Whether enjoyed as-is or dressed up with colorful icing and sprinkles, these foolproof cookies deliver melt-in-your-mouth goodness every time. Perfect for holiday baking, kids’ parties, or everyday snacking, this recipe is a must-have for your collection.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2.5 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 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 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
Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thick. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes, then transfer them to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Step 7
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges appear just slightly golden. Be careful not to overbake, as this will make the cookies less soft.
Step 8
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 9
Optionally, decorate the cookies with frosting, sprinkles, or royal icing once they have fully cooled.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (572.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1981.1 |
| Total Fat 10.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 2.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g | |
| Cholesterol 219.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1743.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 432.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 201.8g | |
| Protein 37.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 53.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 67.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 410.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories