Description
These classic rolled sugar cookies are buttery, sweet, and perfect for every occasion. With simple ingredients and easy instructions, you’ll create beautifully shaped cookies ready for decorating or enjoying as-is.
Ingredients
Scale
- Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Chill the Dough:
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Roll and Cut:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out the chilled dough to ¼-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Use cookie cutters to create shapes.
- Bake:
- Place cookies on the baking sheet, spaced 1 inch apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool completely before decorating.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add ½ tsp almond extract or a pinch of lemon zest to the dough.
- Ensure your dough is cold when cutting shapes to maintain clean edges.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: ~120 per cookie
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg