Description
Classic sugar cookies from grandma’s kitchen bring pure joy to holiday gatherings. Sweet butter and vanilla create a simple, delightful treat you’ll cherish and share with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
Binding Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.5 grams) salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cookie release.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip butter and sugar together until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth base for the cookies.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly to ensure a uniform consistency throughout the dough.
- Separately, combine flour, baking powder, and salt, whisking to distribute leavening agents evenly.
- Merge dry ingredients into the butter mixture gradually, stirring until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Shape the dough into uniform spheres, positioning them on the prepared baking sheet with gentle pressure to slightly flatten each cookie.
- Transfer cookies to the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, watching for delicate golden edges as a sign of perfect doneness.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack to complete the cooling process.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling to prevent spreading and maintain sharp cookie edges.
- Swap butter with plant-based margarine for a vegan version that maintains the same tender texture.
- Use different extracts like almond or lemon to create unique flavor variations without changing the recipe’s core technique.
- For gluten-free adaptation, replace all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to ensure similar consistency and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg