Description
Delightful soft and chewy sugar cookies, perfect for any occasion, with a balance of sweetness and butter richness.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- Optional: Lemon zest, almond extract, or a pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then add the vanilla extract.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl; gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to ¼ inch thickness.
- Cut shapes using cookie cutters and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Decorate as desired with icing or toppings.
Notes
Use unsalted butter to control salt levels and invest in quality vanilla extract for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: sugar cookies, baking, dessert, Jimbo's recipe, cookies