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Perfect Sugar Cookie Recipe

These sugar cookies are perfectly sweet and tender, ideal for decorating and sharing. A classic recipe that's sure to become a family favorite!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  3. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
  4. Whisk together dry ingredients.
  5. Gradually add dry to wet ingredients.
  6. Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
  7. Cut out shapes.
  8. Place cookies on baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
  10. Cool on baking sheets, then transfer to a wire rack.
  11. Decorate as desired.

Notes

For best results, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling out.