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Best Sugar Cookie Recipe - Easy & Delicious

This sugar cookie recipe is easy to follow and yields delicious, soft, and chewy cookies perfect for any occasion. Enjoy decorating these classic treats with your favorite frosting and sprinkles!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup salted butter, softened
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 2.75 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt omit if you prefer sweeter sugar cookies when using salted butter

Method
 

  1. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add egg and vanilla; mix until incorporated.
  3. Whisk dry ingredients; gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined.
  4. Divide dough, flatten, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out dough and cut shapes.
  6. Bake for 8-12 minutes until lightly golden brown.
  7. Cool on baking sheets, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Decorate.

Notes

For best results, chill the dough thoroughly before rolling and baking.