Star-Shaped Sugar Cookies
Buttery, crisp sugar cookies cut into star shapes and baked until lightly golden. A simple, classic treat that's perfect for decorating or enjoying plain.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 24
- Calories
- 160
- Protein
- 2g
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the 2.5 cups flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt. Set aside.
- 2
In a large bowl, beat the 1 cup softened butter and 1 cup sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Add the 1 egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating until combined, about 1 minute.
- 4
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
- 5
Divide the dough in half, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- 6
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). On a floured surface, roll one disc to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into star shapes with a cookie cutter.
- 7
Place stars 1 inch apart on a baking sheet and bake until edges are lightly golden, 8-10 minutes. Cool on the sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Tools you’ll need
- Electric mixer
- Mixing bowls
- Rolling pin
- Star cookie cutter
- Baking sheet
- Wire rack
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