Sugar Cookies
These classic sugar cookies are perfect for decorating with royal icing, sprinkles, and other creative toppings. Their buttery flavor and soft texture make them a holiday favorite, ideal for cookie exchanges and festive gatherings
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–10 minutes
- Total Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: 24 cookies
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: Baking
Ingredients
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2 ¾ cups flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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1 ½ cups butter
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1 ½ cups sugar
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1 egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In one bowl, mix dry ingredients (flour, baking soda). In another bowl, mix wet ingredients (butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract).
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Combine both mixtures, roll dough into balls, and bake for 8–10 minutes.
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Let cool, then decorate with icing or sprinkles.
Notes
These sugar cookies are perfect for decorating. For softer cookies, don’t overbake!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per 100g
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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