Description
Experience the joy of baking with these soft, buttery holiday sugar cookies, perfect for any festive occasion!
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; beat until well combined and smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing on low speed until fully incorporated.
- Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart. For uniform cookies, roll the dough into balls before placing them on the sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool on wire racks before enjoying or frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider substituting vanilla extract with almond extract or incorporating spices like nutmeg or cinnamon. Chill your dough for at least an hour before baking to prevent spreading and achieve the desired texture.