Description
This recipe yields the best cut out sugar cookies, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla, mixing well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut shapes.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool before decorating.
Notes
- Use cookie cutters for fun shapes.
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Decorate with icing or sprinkles if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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