Description
Soft Cut-Out Sugar Cookies are the ultimate comfort treat, featuring a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a delightful hint of vanilla. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies create cherished memories with loved ones. Customize them for festive celebrations or enjoy them plain—these cookies are sure to bring joy to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Chill dough in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick and cut into desired shapes.
- Transfer shapes to ungreased baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before decorating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg