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Description
Classic sugar cookies perfect for holidays or any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
- Gradually blend in the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 6-8 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned.
- Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, chill dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling.
- Decorate with frosting and sprinkles as desired.
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 8 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg