If you’re looking for the perfect classic sugar cookie recipe, this guide brings you a soft, thick, buttery cookie with slightly crisp edges. These cookies use simple pantry ingredients and are ideal for everyday baking or festive decorating.
🧾 Ingredients
Sugar cookies rely on a short ingredient list, so each one plays an important role in texture and flavor.
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾–1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1–2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Optional: ¼ teaspoon almond extract (for enhanced flavor)
👉 Butter + sugar create the base, while flour and egg provide structure and baking powder adds lift.
Also Read: Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Step 2: Cream Butter & Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and creamy (about 2–3 minutes). This step is key for soft texture.
Step 3: Add Egg & Flavor
Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and optional almond extract. Blend until smooth.
Step 4: Combine Wet & Dry
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.
Step 5: Chill the Dough
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours.
👉 Chilling helps cookies hold shape and improves texture.
Step 6: Roll & Cut
Roll dough on a floured surface (about ¼ inch thick) and cut into shapes using cookie cutters.
Step 7: Bake
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F)
- Bake for 10–12 minutes
- Edges should be lightly golden, centers soft
Step 8: Cool & Decorate
Let cookies cool completely before icing or serving.
🍪 Tips for Perfect Sugar Cookies
- Don’t skip chilling, this prevents spreading
- Use room-temperature butter for better creaming
- Avoid overbaking to keep cookies soft
- Add flavors like lemon zest or cinnamon for variation
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🥗 Nutritional Information (Approx per cookie)
(Values vary depending on size and ingredients used)
- Calories: 120–150 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 18–22g
- Sugar: 10–12g
- Fat: 5–7g
- Protein: 1–2g
👉 Exact nutrition can vary depending on ingredient brands and substitutions.
