Soft Rolled Sugar Cookies

Delight in the melt-in-your-mouth magic of these Soft Rolled Sugar Cookies–a timeless treat perfect for any occasion! These cookies feature a tender texture and subtly sweet flavor, thanks to a perfectly balanced dough made with creamy unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and just a hint of baking powder. The dough is easy to handle, making it ideal for rolling out and cutting into your favorite festive shapes. With a quick prep time of just 20 minutes and a crisp baking window of 8-10 minutes, this recipe is as efficient as it is delicious. Whether topped with colorful icing, sprinkles, or enjoyed plain straight out of the oven, these crowd-pleasers are sure to become a centerpiece of your dessert table. Perfect for holiday celebrations, cookie swaps, or anytime you need a batch of soft, irresistible sugar cookies!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon milk (optional, for rolling dough if needed)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.

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 until a soft dough forms. If the dough feels too dry, add milk one teaspoon at a time until it reaches rolling consistency.

Step 6

Divide the dough into two portions. Roll out one portion at a time on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.

Step 7

Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes of your choice, and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between cookies.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just set and starting to turn golden.

Step 9

Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Once cooled, the cookies can be enjoyed plain or decorated with frosting, sprinkles, or icing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(759.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3023.1

Total Fat 107.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 58.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 468.8mg	0%
Sodium 1766.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 479.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.8g	0%
Total Sugars 202.7g
Protein 45.1g	0%

Vitamin D 61.3IU	0%
Calcium 119.0mg	0%
Iron 17.6mg	0%
Potassium 521.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.6%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 62.5%