Description
A classic sugar cookie recipe that’s soft in the center with slightly crisp edges. These cookies are easy to make, versatile for decorating, and perfect for holidays, parties, or everyday baking.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
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2 ¾ cups (345 g) all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
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1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
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1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
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1 large egg, room temperature
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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3 tbsp milk (whole or 2% recommended)
For Rolling (Optional):
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¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat softened butter with sugar until light and fluffy, 2–3 minutes.
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Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
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Combine Dough: Slowly add dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
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Shape Cookies: Scoop 1 ½ tbsp dough, roll into balls, and coat in sugar if desired. Place on baking sheet 2 inches apart.
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Bake: Bake 9–11 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Centers should look slightly soft.
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Cool: Let cool on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
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Chill dough for 20 minutes if too sticky.
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Pull cookies early for soft texture; bake longer for crispier edges.
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Decorate with frosting, colored sugar, or sprinkles for holidays.
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Dough can be frozen in balls for future baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: easy sugar cookies, soft sugar cookies, classic sugar cookie recipe