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Delightful Soft Sugar Cookies

These delightful soft sugar cookies are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make, and their melt-in-your-mouth texture will leave you craving more!
4
27 min
TOTAL TIME
165
CALORIES
$0.12
PER SERVING
Delightful Soft Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
7 INGREDIENTS
24 SERVINGS
All-purpose Flour
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Unsalted Butter
1 cup unsalted butter
softened
Granulated Sugar
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
divided
Egg
1 large egg
Baking Soda
1/2 tsp baking soda
Fine Salt
1/2 tsp fine salt
Vanilla Extract
1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions
10 STEPS
15 min
PREP TIME
12 min
COOK TIME
27 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and fine salt.
3
In a mixer bowl fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the softened unsalted butter and 1 and 1/4 cups granulated sugar on medium-low speed for 4 minutes.
4
Add the large egg and vanilla extract to the mixer bowl, mixing just until combined.
5
Gradually add the flour mixture into the mixer bowl, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
6
Place the remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a small bowl.
7
Shape the dough into balls, using a 1.5 tablespoon scoop, then roll them in the sugar and place on the prepared cookie sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
8
Bake for 11-12 minutes until cookies just begin to brown at the edges, but the center is still soft. Don't overbake them.
9
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes, then gently transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Health Info
Macros
21g
CARBS
8g
FAT
1g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
EGGS
WHEAT
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