Description
Master perfectly soft, flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth sugar cookies with this foolproof guide. From butter temperature to mixing technique, this recipe guarantees consistent, delicious results.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Sweet Cream Salted Butter (softened but still cold)
- 2 cups Granulated Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs
- 2 tablespoons Vanilla Extract
- 4 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 6 cups All-Purpose Flour
Instructions
- Add softened butter and granulated sugar to a mixer. Cream on medium-high for 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract. Mix for another 3 minutes to incorporate fully.
- Add baking powder and flour in two-cup increments, mixing only until combined.
- If dough feels dry, add 1 teaspoon of vanilla or milk. Dough should be firm but not crumbly.
- Roll dough to 3/8-inch thickness on a floured surface and cut into desired shapes.
- Bake at 350°F for 6–10 minutes depending on cookie thickness. Remove when set but not browned.
Notes
Use cold butter to prevent spreading. Avoid overbaking to keep cookies soft. Freeze dough up to 3 months for quick baking anytime.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg