Soft Sugar Cookies: The Best Easy Treat for Your Sweet Cravings
Indulge in the fluffy goodness of soft sugar cookies that satisfy all your sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and baking powder in another bowl; gradually blend into the creamed mixture.
- Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place onto ungreased pans.
- Flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass, and sprinkle lightly with confectioners’ sugar.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden.
- Allow to cool on wire racks.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add lemon zest to the dough.
- Make sure the butter is at room temperature for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg