Description
Buttery, soft sugar cookies designed to hold their shape for holiday decorating. These cookies remain tender for days and provide a clean sweetness.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F (175C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a dough forms; do not overmix.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- On a floured surface, roll the dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut out shapes using cookie cutters and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are barely golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 150 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American