Sugar cookies are fun and easy to make. Easy enough to make them a family weekend project — one in which even the small ones can help. Sugar cookies might be easy to make, but they’re glorious. That snap and that sweetness are hard to beat — these cookies melt in your mouth!

Why Make Sugar Cookies?

You can have an extra-large batch of homemade sugar cookies in an hour and a half, but they’ll last less than that. Everyone loves sugar cookies. These crackly goodies are also fantastic gifts. Place them in a box or bag them and gift them to friends and family; they’re so good everyone will think you’re an expert baker!

The thing with sugar cookies is that, although sugar is a critical ingredient, they’re never too sweet; they’re well-rounded and have the nicest crackly texture, mainly if spread thinly over the baking tray.

The best part? Sugar cookies are a blank canvas for creativity — top them with frosting and sprinkles and have a blast. In fact, consider using cookie cutters to make your sugar cookies look as delicious as they taste.

Yes, there are many cookie recipes out there, and let’s say it aloud, no one says no to a cookie. Still, sugar cookies are a classic amongst classics — don’t let their simplicity fool you! The best things in life are often the easiest!

What Goes into Sugar Cookies?

To make sugar cookies, you’ll need only seven ingredients. The main ingredients are flour, butter and granulated sugar, and an egg brings everything together. A dash of vanilla extract gives the cookies personality, and a pinch of baking powder gives the cookies volume. Finally, a pinch of salt enhances the cookies’ flavor. Mix it all, roll the dough and cut your cookies.

Here’s a tip: Refrigerate the dough before rolling and cutting, ensuring it’s nice and firm. It will be easier to cut, and the cookies won’t break easily when transferred to the baking tray.

Top your sugar cookies with your favorite frosting and make them often. These are crowd-pleasing delicious, and your family will love them. Let’s check out our recipe for sugar cookies and make ourselves a large batch!

Sugar Cookie Recipe

Servings: 20-24 cookies

Prep time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Total time: 1 hour 25 minutes

Ingredients:

·      3/4 cup butter (softened)

·      3/4 cup granulated sugar

·      1 egg

·      1 tsp vanilla extract

·      2 cups all-purpose flour

·      1/2 tsp baking powder

·      1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

1.     Beat the butter and sugar until frothy. Incorporate the egg and add the vanilla.

2.     In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder and salt, and incorporate them into the butter mixture.

3.     Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

4.     Roll the dough on a flowered surface and cut it into your favorite shape.

5.     Preheat the oven to 350°F, and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

6.     Place the cookies on the baking tray and bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden and crackly.

7.     Alternatively, top the cookies with your favorite frosting.