Yields:
8 Servings
Difficulty: Medium
Prep Time: 20 Mins
Cook Time:
10 Mins
Total Time:
30 Mins
Baking sugar cookies is a beloved tradition in many households, especially during the holiday season. Gathering family and friends to roll out, cut, bake, and decorate sugar cookies is a joyful activity that creates lasting memories.
Ingredients
Adjust Servings
Instructions
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In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 1/2 cups of sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This can be done using an electric mixer on medium-high speed for about 2-3 minutes. Beat in the egg and pure vanilla extract until well combined.
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Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft cookie dough forms. Be careful not to overmix; stop as soon as the dough comes together.
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch (0.6cm）thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie. Sprinkle each cookie with a little sugar before baking for a sweet and slightly crispy top.
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Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Be cautious not to overbake; the cookies should still be soft in the middle when you take them out of the oven. They will continue to set as they cool.
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Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a baking rack to cool completely.
Notes
Once the cookies are fully cooled, you can decorate them with icing, frosting, or sprinkles if desired.