How to Make Easy Sugar Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sugar cookies are a classic, timeless treat that everyone loves. Whether it's for a holiday celebration, a special event, or just a sweet craving, sugar cookies are the perfect go-to dessert. And the best part? They are incredibly easy to make! With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can whip up a batch of delicious sugar cookies that will have everyone asking for more.

But what makes sugar cookies so good? It's their simple and sweet flavor that appeals to all ag...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 4 dozen

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Stir flour, baking soda, and baking powder together in a small bowl.
  • Beat sugar and butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually blend in flour mixture. Roll dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    86 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 60mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 6mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 11mg