Easy Sugar Cookies: The Best Homemade Treat for Any Occasion
These easy sugar cookies are perfect for any occasion, delightful and simple to make!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually blend into the creamed mixture.
- Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Flatten each ball with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden.
- Cool on wire racks.
Notes
- For a festive touch, add some sprinkles before baking.
- These cookies can be decorated with icing once cooled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg