The Best Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies

Sugar cookies are believed to have originated in the mid-1700s in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, where German Protestant settlers created the round, crumbly treats and called them ‘Nazareth Sugar Cookies’.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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The Best Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 24 Calories: 3840

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Butter
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking Powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well after each addition.
4. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
5. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
6. Roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes.
7. Place the cut-out cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Decorate the cookies with icing or sprinkles, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 160kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7g11%

Total Carbohydrate 23g8%

Sugars 14g

Protein 1g2%

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