Ingredients You’ll Need
To make these yummy cookies, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup white sugar for rolling
Instructions for Making Easy Sugar Cookies
Start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set this mixture aside.
In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 1/2 cups of sugar until combined. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually beat in the flour mixture until everything is fully incorporated. Cover and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
Once the dough is chilled, use your hands to roll it into 1 inch balls. Place each ball of dough onto a lightly greased cookie sheet. Take the ½ cup of sugar and use it to roll each ball of dough in the sugar for a nice coating. Once all the cookies are coated, take a flat bottomed glass and press each cookie to flatten them out and make them look like classic sugar cookies.
Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes in the preheated oven. Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. Enjoy!
Tips for Making Delicious Sugar Cookies
Making these delicious and easy sugar cookies is a breeze. Here are a few tips to help make them even better:
- Be sure to chill the dough for at least an hour before baking.
- For a classic sugar cookie shape, use a flat bottomed glass to press each ball of dough before baking.
- Don’t overbake the cookies. They should be just lightly golden brown when you take them out of the oven.
- For an extra bit of sweetness, sprinkle some extra sugar on the cookies before baking.
- For an extra bit of flavor, try adding a teaspoon of almond extract to the cookie dough.
Conclusion
Making easy sugar cookies at home is a great way to add a bit of sweetness to your day. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of time, you can whip up a batch of delicious homemade sugar cookies in no time. So why not give it a try?
