Description
A classic vanilla sugar cookie recipe that balances soft and slightly crisp textures, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227g) Unsalted Butter (Chilled, Cubed)
- 1 cup (200g) Granulated White Sugar
- 1.5 tsp (7.5g) Vanilla Extract
- 1 Large Egg (Chilled)
- 2 tsp (9.5g) Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp (3g) Salt
- 3 cups (360g) All-Purpose Flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare cookie sheets with perforated baking mats or Reynold’s cookie baking sheets.
- Cream together chilled butter and granulated sugar until smooth, about 2 minutes.
- Add the vanilla extract and the chilled egg, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking powder, salt, and all-purpose flour.
- Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until fully combined.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4” thick and cut into desired shapes.
- Place cookies on prepared baking sheets and bake for 7-8 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on the sheets before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: vanilla cookies, sugar cookies, dessert, baking, holiday treats