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Sugar Cookies

Sugar Cookies recipe

Sugar cookies are a popular treat during the holiday season, especially in North America.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 7.

Cooking Method
Cuisine
Courses ,
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 10 min Rest Time: 30 min Total Time: 55 mins
Servings 24
Calories 2880
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Butter
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.
  8. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  10. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  11. Decorate with icing or sprinkles, if desired.
  12. Enjoy your homemade sugar cookies!
Nutrition Facts

Servings 24


Amount Per Serving
Calories 120kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g8%
Total Carbohydrate 18g6%
Sugars 10g
Protein 1g2%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.