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The Perfect Vanilla Sugar Cookies

7 INGREDIENTS • 8 STEPS • 40MINS

The Perfect Vanilla Sugar Cookies

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You won't believe how quick and easy these Perfect Vanilla Sugar Cookies are to make. Not only are they delicious, but require zero refrigeration before rolling and cutting, and won't spread either. With simple ingredients, these delicious cookies are perfect for holiday baking, or just for fun, this is the only sugar cookie recipe you'll ever need.
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You won't believe how quick and easy these Perfect Vanilla Sugar Cookies are to make. Not only are they delicious, but require zero refrigeration before rolling and cutting, and won't spread either. With simple ingredients, these delicious cookies are perfect for holiday baking, or just for fun, this is the only sugar cookie recipe you'll ever need.
40MINS
Total Time
$0.44
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
12
us / metric
Unsalted Butter
1 cup
Unsalted Butter
Granulated Sugar
1 cup
Granulated Sugar
Vanilla Extract
1 tsp
Vanilla Extract
Egg
1
Egg
Baking Powder
2 tsp
Baking Powder
Salt
as needed
Salt
All-Purpose Flour
3 cups
All-Purpose Flour
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
319
Fat
15.4 g
Protein
3.7 g
Carbs
40.6 g
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step 1
Preheat oven to 180 degrees C (350 degrees F).
step 2
In the bowl of a stand-mixer, cream Unsalted Butter (1 cup) and Granulated Sugar (1 cup) until pale and smooth, about 3 minutes.
step 2 In the bowl of a stand-mixer, cream Unsalted Butter (1 cup) and Granulated Sugar (1 cup) until pale and smooth, about 3 minutes.
step 3
Add the Egg (1) and Vanilla Extract (1 tsp) and beat until fully incorporated.
step 3 Add the Egg (1) and Vanilla Extract (1 tsp) and beat until fully incorporated.
step 4
Add the Baking Powder (2 tsp), Salt (as needed) and All-Purpose Flour (3 cups) and mix on a medium-low speed until the mixture forms a dough.
step 4 Add the Baking Powder (2 tsp), Salt (as needed) and All-Purpose Flour (3 cups) and mix on a medium-low speed until the mixture forms a dough.
step 5
Turn the dough out on to a lightly-floured surface knead the dough by hand for about a minute.
step 5 Turn the dough out on to a lightly-floured surface knead the dough by hand for about a minute.
step 6
Roll the dough out to about a 1/4 inch thick and begin cutting cookies.
step 6 Roll the dough out to about a 1/4 inch thick and begin cutting cookies.
step 7
Place the cookies on a lined baking tray and bake for 6-8 minutes.
step 7 Place the cookies on a lined baking tray and bake for 6-8 minutes.
step 8
Let the Vanilla Sugar Cookies cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. Cool completely before decorating or eat as is. Serve and enjoy!
step 8 Let the Vanilla Sugar Cookies cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. Cool completely before decorating or eat as is. Serve and enjoy!
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American
4th of July
Comfort Food
Christmas
Snack
Shellfish-Free
Kid-Friendly
Cookies
Easter
Dessert
Vegetarian
Halloween
Valentine's Day
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