Description
Bake soft and buttery Easy Sugar Cookies that melt in your mouth! Perfect for decorating or enjoying plain, these cookies are a timeless treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
- 1 teaspoon baking soda 🥄
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 🥄
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 🍬
- 1 large egg 🥚
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌸
- 3 tablespoons milk 🥛
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in egg, vanilla, and milk.
- Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until dough forms.
- Shape and Bake: Roll dough into 1-inch balls, place on baking sheet, and gently flatten. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Add festive sprinkles or colored sugar for decoration.
- For even softer cookies, slightly underbake and let them finish cooking on the baking sheet.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1g