easy sugar cookie recipe
This easy sugar cookie recipe yields soft and chewy cookies that are perfect for any occasion. With simple ingredients and clear instructions, you can whip up a batch in no time!
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 electric mixer or whisk
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- 1 cooling rack
- 1 rolling pin (optional)
Ingredients
- 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 sticks
- 1.5 cups white sugar
- 1 each egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon almond extract optional
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a small bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and the 1 ½ cups of sugar using an electric mixer or whisk until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll the dough into balls about 1 inch in size, then roll each ball in the reserved ¾ cup of granulated sugar to coat.
- Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between each cookie for spreading.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked, but they will set as they cool.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
You can add sprinkles or colored sugar on top of the cookies before baking for a festive touch.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.