Easy Sugar Cookies – Soft, Buttery, and Perfect for Any Celebration
This Easy Sugar Cookies recipe creates soft, chewy cookies with lightly crisp edges. The dough comes together quickly, chills well, and bakes into perfect shapes. These cookies are ideal for decorating or enjoying plain. They suit all occasions and store well for days.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Beat butter and sugar until light and creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Form the dough into a ball and chill it for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll the dough on a floured surface and cut into shapes.
- Place cookies on a lined baking sheet.
- Cool completely before decorating or storing.
Notes
- Use room-temperature butter for a smooth dough.
- Avoid over-mixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Chill the dough to prevent spreading.
- Roll the dough evenly for uniform baking.
- Allow cookies to cool fully before icing.