Perfect Sugar Cookie Recipe

Sugar Cookie Recipe

Everyone needs a good staple sugar cookie recipe. Trust me, this is THEE sugar cookie recipe for you!

Sugar Cookies are my husband’s favorite, I have been making them for years! I’ve tweaked this recipe little by little until it became absolute perfection.. I haven’t messed with this recipe the past 3 years now because it is THAT good.

How Sugar Cookies are Made

Making your sugar cookie dough is so simple. First, I’d recommend using a stand mixer if you have one. If not, an electric hand mixer will work, too.

The first step is to cream the butter and sugar together for a full 2 minutes. You want this extremely light and fluffy! Next, scrape sides and add in your egg and vanilla. Finally, add in your flour and baking powder.

The dough will look dry, just keep mixing. Mix, mix, mix and it will come together! If it does’t come together, you can add water to the dough 1 tsp at a time. The dough should be the same consistency as play-doh. If it is too dry, add some water. If it is too wet, add some flour. This dough is SO forgiving.

Perfect Sugar Cookie Recipe
The cookies look delicious and I can’t wait to try them. I much prefer a soft, chewy sugar cookie over the crisp kind.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 37 minutes

Ingredients

•     2 3/4 cups (358g) all-purpose flour
•     1/2 tsp salt
•     1/2 tsp baking powder
•     1 tsp baking soda
•     1 cup + 2 tbsp (233g) granulated sugar
•     1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
•     2 tbsp (28g) brown sugar
•     1/4 cup sugar (additional for rolling)
•     2 tsp vanilla extract
•     1 egg

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.
2. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a medium sized bowl and set aside.
3. Cream the butter and sugars together in a large mixer bowl on medium speed until light in color and fluffy. You should be able to see the change in color happen and know it’s ready.
4. Add the egg and mix until well combined.
5. Add the vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
6. Add the dry ingredients and mix until the dough is well combined. It will be thick and shouldn’t be sticky. Do not over mix. Once it’s well combined, use a rubber spatula to help it come together to form a more cohesive ball.
7. Create 1 1/2 tablespoon sized balls of cookie dough. Gently roll into a ball, then roll each ball in the additional sugar to coat. Set the balls on the baking sheet.
8. Bake cookies for 7-8 minutes. The cookies will spread and the centers will look soft, but should look done. Remove just before the edges begin to turn golden. Don’t over bake. The cookies will be a little puffy when you take them out of the oven but will fall a bit as they cool.
9. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on baking sheets for 4-5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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