Get ready to transform your baking game with these irresistibly soft sugar cookies that are guaranteed to become your new obsession! Imagine biting into a cloud-like cookie with just the right amount of sweetness, crisp edges, and a tender center that practically dissolves on your tongue. Whether you're a baking novice or a seasoned pro, this foolproof recipe will have you creating bakery-quality cookies that will have everyone begging for your secret.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 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 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 to 4 tablespoons sugar for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and white sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Lightly flatten each cookie ball with the bottom of a glass dipped in the reserved 3-4 tablespoons of sugar.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are very lightly golden but the centers still look soft.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Ensure your butter is truly softened but not melted - this is crucial for the perfect cookie texture.
- Don't overmix the dough, as this can lead to tough cookies. Mix just until ingredients are combined.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookie sizes to ensure even baking.
- The sugar-dipped glass technique not only adds a beautiful sparkle but helps create a perfectly flat cookie.
- Watch your baking time carefully - the cookies should look slightly underbaked when you remove them, as they'll continue to set while cooling.
- For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of almond extract or replacing some vanilla with lemon zest.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before storing to maintain their soft texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 171kcal
Carbohydrates: 24g
Protein: g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 24mg
