Soft Sugar Cookies
Buttery, tender sugar cookies with a melt-in-your-mouth texture and subtle vanilla flavor. Perfect for decorating, gifting, or enjoying plain with coffee.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 24
- Calories
- 98
- Protein
- 1g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda.
Step 3
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 4
In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
Step 5
Add egg to the bowl and beat well.
Step 6
Add vanilla extract and stir to combine.
Step 7
Gradually add flour mixture to wet ingredients.
Step 8
Stir until dough just comes together.
Step 9
Roll dough into 1-inch balls with your hands.
Step 10
Place balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
Step 11
Gently flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass.
Step 12
Sprinkle coarse sugar on top of each cookie.
Step 13
Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are just set.
Step 14
Remove from oven and cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes.
Step 15
Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tools you’ll need
- 9-inch mixing bowls (2)
- whisk
- electric hand mixer
- two baking sheets
- parchment paper
- glass cup for flattening
- wire cooling rack
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