Soft Sugar Cookies
Buttery, tender sugar cookies with a melt-in-your-mouth texture and subtle vanilla flavor. Perfect for decorating, gifting, or enjoying plain with coffee.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 24
- Calories
- 98
- Protein
- 1g
Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 whole large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons coarse sugar for topping
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda.
- 3
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 4
In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- 5
Add egg to the bowl and beat well.
- 6
Add vanilla extract and stir to combine.
- 7
Gradually add flour mixture to wet ingredients.
- 8
Stir until dough just comes together.
- 9
Roll dough into 1-inch balls with your hands.
- 10
Place balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- 11
Gently flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass.
- 12
Sprinkle coarse sugar on top of each cookie.
- 13
Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are just set.
- 14
Remove from oven and cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes.
- 15
Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tools you’ll need
- 9-inch mixing bowls (2)
- whisk
- electric hand mixer
- two baking sheets
- parchment paper
- glass cup for flattening
- wire cooling rack
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