Quick Easy Sugar Cookies Recipe
Soft, buttery, and irresistibly sweet, this Quick Easy Sugar Cookies Recipe is your go-to for delicious homemade cookies in a flash! With just seven pantry staples like unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract, these melt-in-your-mouth treats come together in just 25 minutes from prep to bake. Perfectly crisp at the edges yet tender inside, these cookies are ideal for any occasion—whether you're whipping up a last-minute dessert or prepping for a festive cookie decorating session. This simple, no-chill dough ensures consistent results every time, while the basic ingredients allow room for creative add-ins or frostings. Make a batch of these classic sugar cookies and enjoy a taste of timeless, homemade goodness!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup (softened) unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 3
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Step 4
In a separate small 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.
Step 6
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, portion out dough balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Step 7
Lightly flatten each dough ball slightly with the bottom of a glass or your fingers.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges just begin to turn golden. Do not overbake.
Step 9
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10
Serve and enjoy! These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (376.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1694.5 |
| Total Fat 103.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 57.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g | |
| Cholesterol 444mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1153.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 203.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 201.2g | |
| Protein 6.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 48IU | 0% |
| Calcium 48.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 105mg | 0% |
Source of Calories