Easy Sugar Cookies

Indulge your sweet tooth with this ultimate recipe for Easy Sugar Cookies—perfectly soft, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious! Ready in just 25 minutes, these classic treats combine simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract to create a foolproof cookie dough that's easy to prepare and even easier to love. With their golden edges and tender centers, these cookies are perfect for any occasion—whether you enjoy them plain, decorate them with icing, or top them with festive sprinkles. Ideal for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this quick and versatile recipe yields 36 cookies that are sure to delight!

Nutriscore Rating: 36/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 36

Ingredients

• 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 1 unit large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a smooth dough forms.

Step 6

Scoop out 1.5 tablespoon-sized portions of dough (or use a small cookie scoop) and roll them into balls.

Step 7

Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8

If desired, lightly flatten the tops of the cookie dough balls using the bottom of a glass or your hand.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops look slightly undercooked (they will firm up as they cool).

Step 10

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Enjoy your easy sugar cookies as is, or decorate with icing, sprinkles, or additional sugar as desired!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	932.7 grams (932.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4145

Total Fat 200.00g	256%
Saturated Fat 123.60g	618%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 703mg	234%
Sodium 1739mg	76%
Total Carbohydrate 555.50g	202%
Dietary Fiber 9.00g	32%
Total Sugars 302.30g
Protein 42.40g	85%

Vitamin D 41IU	205%
Calcium 124mg	10%
Iron 16mg	91%
Potassium 491mg	10%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.9%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 53.0%