Description
A delightful sugar cookie recipe perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. These cookies are soft, sweet, and ready to be decorated.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden; let cool before decorating.
Notes
Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for about a week or frozen for longer storage. Dough can also be made in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg