A classic! 🍪✨ Sugar cookies are buttery, soft, and slightly crisp at the edges — perfect plain or decorated with icing. Here’s a detailed recipe:
🍪 Classic Sugar Cookies Recipe
Ingredients (Makes ~24 cookies)
- 2 ¾ cups (330 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (or almond extract for a twist)
- 3 tbsp milk (or cream for extra richness)
Instructions
1. Prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Make the Dough
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Beat in egg, vanilla, and milk.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
3. Shape Cookies
- For drop sugar cookies: Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar.
- For cut-out sugar cookies: Chill dough for 1 hour, then roll out on a floured surface (¼-inch thick). Cut with cookie cutters.
4. Bake
- Bake for 8–10 minutes (soft) or 10–12 minutes (crisper), until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on a wire rack.
5. Decorate (Optional)
- Enjoy plain, or decorate with royal icing, buttercream, or a simple glaze.
🌟 Tips & Variations
- Add lemon or orange zest for citrusy sugar cookies.
- Sprinkle with colored sugar before baking for a festive touch.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week (or freeze for 2–3 months).
👉 Do you want me to also include a soft & chewy bakery-style sugar cookie version (thicker and gooier inside)?
