Basic Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: Basic Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar (or packed brown sugar); 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla (I add double); 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 pinch salt; Cookie Glaze; 2 cups icing sugar; 3 tablespoons milk (or water); food coloring

Servings: persons

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar (or packed brown sugar)
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla (I add double)
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
Cookie Glaze
2 cups icing sugar
3 tablespoons milk (or water)
food coloring

1
Beat butter until fluffy, beat in sugar in 3 additions.
2
Beat in egg and vanilla.
3
In separate bowl mix flour, baking powder and salt; beat into butter mixture in 3 additions.
4
Divide dough in 2 equal portions and shape into discs. Wrap in plastic wrap and place in fridge for 1 hour.
5
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F.
6
On lightly floured surface roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness, cut into shapes.
7
Place cookies 1 inch apart on baking sheets, greased or lined with parchment paper (I spray mine with PAM).
8
Bake until light golden for about 10 minutes. Depending on your oven you may have to turn pans halfway through.
9
Mix cookie glaze ingredients until preferred consistency and have fun decorating!

1051

kcal

Calories

Fat

169

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup butter, softened, 1 cup sugar (or packed brown sugar), 1 egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla (I add double), and more.

Yes, Basic Sugar Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Basic Sugar Cookies

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