Description
Delightful Sugar Cookies melt hearts with their buttery charm and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Bakers seeking sweet comfort will adore these classic treats that bring pure joy to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 3/4 cups (344 grams) all-purpose flour
Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) sour cream
- Optional for decoration: Colored sugar, sprinkles, or frosting
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375F (190C) and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- In a separate large bowl, beat butter and sugar until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth, creamy texture.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract, mixing until the ingredients are fully integrated and the batter appears uniform.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to prevent overmixing, then delicately blend in the sour cream.
- Using a tablespoon, drop rounded portions of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly to allow for slight spreading.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, watching for lightly golden edges as an indicator of doneness.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up slightly.
- Transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack, allowing them to cool completely.
- Optional: Embellish with colored sugar, festive sprinkles, or a delicate frosting for added visual appeal and flavor.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and maintain soft, thick cookie shape.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smoother mixing and consistent texture.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
- Reduce sugar by 2 tablespoons for less sweet cookies and enhance vanilla flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg