Description
Indulge in the warmth of homemade sugar cookies, perfectly soft and chewy, with a delightful icing that adds a burst of color and sweetness. This easy recipe brings family together, making it ideal for any occasion. Enjoy the nostalgic aroma that fills your kitchen as you create these irresistible treats that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Optional: Candy sprinkles or food coloring for icing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on sheets before transferring to racks.
- For icing, whisk powdered sugar with milk until smooth; add food coloring if desired and decorate cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg