Susan Strahm's Sugar Cookies

Delightfully soft, sweet, and versatile, Susan Strahm's Sugar Cookies are a timeless treat that’s perfect for any occasion. This classic recipe features rich, buttery dough flavored with vanilla extract and just the right hint of sweetness, making it ideal for cut-out cookie designs. With only 20 minutes of prep time and a short bake, these cookies are a quick yet satisfying dessert. Whether you roll them in powdered sugar for a festive touch or decorate them with icing and sprinkles, their melt-in-your-mouth texture will make them an instant favorite. Perfect for holidays, parties, or simple everyday indulgence, these sugar cookies deliver both charm and flavor in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:8 mins

Total Time:28 mins

Servings: 36

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup powdered sugar (optional, for rolling)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract.

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

If the dough is too sticky to handle, refrigerate it for 15-20 minutes until firm enough to roll.

Step 7

Lightly dust a clean surface with powdered sugar (optional) or flour. Roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.

Step 8

Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes from the dough and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.

Step 9

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 7-9 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake.

Step 10

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Once cooled, decorate as desired with icing, sprinkles, or enjoy them plain!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(767.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2597.9

Total Fat 13.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 372mg	0%
Sodium 1774.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 578.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.8g	0%
Total Sugars 300.8g
Protein 49.2g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 105.0mg	0%
Iron 18.7mg	0%
Potassium 523.9mg	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: 4.6%

Protein: 7.5%

Carbs: 87.9%