The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies
These Rolled Sugar Cookies are the kind of recipe you come back to again and again. Simple ingredients, easy steps, and results that look and taste like you actually know what you're doing. Whether you're baking for a holiday, a party, or just because — these never disappoint.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and set them out before you start.2. Beat softened butter and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy, about 4 to 5 minutes.3. Add eggs and vanilla extract and beat until fully incorporated.4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.5. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.6. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.7. Lightly flour your work surface and roll dough out to 1/4 to 1/2 inch thickness. 8. Cut into desired shapes and place at least 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.9. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes until edges are just lightly golden.10. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before decorating.
Notes
Dough can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in the fridge. Baked cookies keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 110
- Total Carbohydrate: 15g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Total Sugars: 7g
- Protein: 2g
- Total Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
- Sodium: 93mg
- Calcium: 14mg
- Iron: 1 mg
- Potassium: 17mg