Slice and Bake Sugar Cookies
Perfectly buttery and irresistibly crisp, these Slice and Bake Sugar Cookies are your go-to treat for effortless baking. With just a handful of pantry staples like unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract, this recipe delivers melt-in-your-mouth cookies with minimal fuss. The make-ahead dough lets you refrigerate and slice whenever you're ready, making these cookies perfect for holiday baking, last-minute desserts, or anytime snacking. Quick to prepare and even quicker to bake, these cookies feature a tender texture with golden edges, ideal for decorating or enjoying plain. Ready in under 30 minutes of active time, this recipe is a must for sugar cookie lovers. Bake them up today and savor the magic of homemade sweetness!
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Ingredients
- 226 grams unsalted butter
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 300 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 2
Add the vanilla extract and the egg to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until fully combined.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing slowly until a dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
Step 5
Divide the dough in half and shape each portion into a log about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap each log tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
Step 6
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 7
Remove the dough logs from the refrigerator and unwrap them. Using a sharp knife, slice the dough into rounds about 1/4 inch thick.
Step 8
Place the cookie slices about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are just beginning to turn golden.
Step 10
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 11
Serve and enjoy your buttery, crisp slice-and-bake sugar cookies. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (798.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3627.6 |
| Total Fat 204.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 115.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g | |
| Cholesterol 719.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1776.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 432.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 201.8g | |
| Protein 39.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 53.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 116.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 458.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories