Description
Sweet and buttery Sugar Cookies invite home bakers into a world of classic comfort and delightful simplicity. Crisp edges, delicate centers, and a sprinkle of joy make these treats perfect companions for afternoon tea or midnight snacking.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancer:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C), ensuring an even temperature for consistent baking.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry ingredient base.
- Use an electric mixer to blend softened butter and granulated sugar, whipping until the mixture becomes airy and pale.
- Incorporate a single egg into the butter-sugar mixture, then add vanilla extract, mixing until completely smooth and well-integrated.
- Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded portions onto ungreased baking sheets, maintaining adequate spacing to allow for slight spreading.
- Place cookies in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, watching for delicate golden edges while keeping the centers soft and slightly underbaked.
Notes
- Achieve perfectly soft cookies by slightly underbaking, allowing residual heat to complete the cooking process while maintaining a tender texture.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and create more structured, uniform cookies with crisp edges.
- Swap all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring the same delightful taste and texture.
- Experiment with flavor variations by adding citrus zest, almond extract, or rolling cookies in colored sugar for festive and personalized touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 151
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 58 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 23 mg