Description
Homemade sugar cookies elevate classic baking with simple ingredients and foolproof techniques. Sweet memories of childhood comfort dance across delicate, crisp edges that welcome warm conversations and shared moments with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies Ingredients:
- 1 cup (227 grams) butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) white sugar
- 1 egg
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 cups (375 grams) all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Prepare workspace by setting oven temperature to 350°F and gathering mixing equipment.
- Combine softened butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl, using electric mixer to create a smooth, creamy texture.
- Incorporate vanilla and almond extracts with egg, blending thoroughly until mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Gently fold dry ingredients – baking powder and flour – into wet mixture, stirring until a consistent dough forms.
- Shape dough into small, uniform spheres approximately the size of a rounded teaspoon.
- Arrange cookie balls on ungreased baking sheet, maintaining slight separation between each piece.
- Slide cookie sheet into preheated oven, baking for 8-10 minutes until edges develop a delicate golden hue.
- Remove cookies from oven and transfer to wire cooling rack, allowing them to reach room temperature before serving.
Notes
- Swap butter for coconut oil to create a dairy-free version that’s equally delicious and tender.
- Use gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly recipe without compromising the classic sugar cookie texture.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling to prevent spreading and maintain a perfect round shape during baking.
- Add festive sprinkles or colored sugar before baking to transform these simple cookies into eye-catching treats for any celebration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 78 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg