Quick Easy Sugar Cookies Recipe

Soft, buttery, and irresistibly sweet, this Quick Easy Sugar Cookies Recipe is your go-to for delicious homemade cookies in a flash! With just seven pantry staples like unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract, these melt-in-your-mouth treats come together in just 25 minutes from prep to bake. Perfectly crisp at the edges yet tender inside, these cookies are ideal for any occasion—whether you're whipping up a last-minute dessert or prepping for a festive cookie decorating session. This simple, no-chill dough ensures consistent results every time, while the basic ingredients allow room for creative add-ins or frostings. Make a batch of these classic sugar cookies and enjoy a taste of timeless, homemade goodness!

Nutriscore Rating: 24/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup (softened) unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 4

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, portion out dough balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

Step 7

Lightly flatten each dough ball slightly with the bottom of a glass or your fingers.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges just begin to turn golden. Do not overbake.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Serve and enjoy! These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	376.5 grams (376.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1695

Total Fat 103.00g	132%
Saturated Fat 57.80g	289%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.70g
Cholesterol 444mg	148%
Sodium 1153mg	50%
Total Carbohydrate 203.60g	74%
Dietary Fiber 0.00g	0%
Total Sugars 201.20g
Protein 6.70g	13%

Vitamin D 48IU	240%
Calcium 48mg	4%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 105mg	2%

*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: 52.4%

Protein: 1.5%

Carbs: 46.1%