Description
A nostalgic and tender sugar cookie recipe that melts in your mouth, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 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 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C), letting the anticipation build as you prepare for the magic of baking.
- Stir together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a small bowl.
- Cream together the softened butter, white sugar, brown sugar, and salt in a large bowl until smooth.
- Beat in the vanilla extract, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Blend the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture until you have a sweet ball of dough.
- Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into perfect balls, then roll each ball in sugar.
- Bake in your preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden.
- Let your cookies cool on wire racks before indulging.
Notes
You can prepare the dough in advance and refrigerate it for up to three days. Freeze rolled dough balls for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg