Description
Enhance your culinary repertoire with our delectable Soft Sugar Cookies recipe, designed to delight your taste buds and satisfy your sweet cravings. Follow our simple instructions to create these irresistible treats, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
2 ⅛ cups (300g) all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon fine salt
1 cup (2 sticks/227g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
⅔ cup (130g) granulated sugar
¾ cup (85g) powdered sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar, for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and fine salt. Set aside.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop the dough into 1.5-tablespoon-sized balls and roll each ball in the additional granulated sugar to coat completely.
- Bake: Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Gently press each ball down slightly with the bottom of a glass or your palm.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and just beginning to turn golden. The centers should still look soft and slightly underbaked.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These soft sugar cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.
Customize the cookies by adding sprinkles or chocolate chips to the dough for extra flavor and fun.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
