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    Classic Sugar Cookies

    Published: Dec 16, 2019 · Modified: Nov 14, 2023 by Amanda Cooks & Styles · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Classic Sugar Cookies - A classic Christmas sugar cookie recipe perfect for holiday cookie decorating. Share these delicious soft and chewy sugar cookies at your upcoming Holiday gatherings.

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    This is a small batch classic sugar cookie recipe and makes about 16 cookies. If you are cooking for a larger crowd, you can easily double or even triple this recipe.

    Ingredients you need to make Soft Sugar Cookies:

    • all purpose flour
    • butter
    • granulated sugar
    • baking powder
    • salt
    • vanilla extract
    • egg

    Tools needed to make sugar cookies from scratch:

    • stand mixer or hand mixer
    • baking sheet
    • cooling rack
    • measuring cups and spoons
    • parchment paper
    • plastic wrap

    How to make classic sugar cookies from scratch:

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

    Combine flour, salt and baking powder in a bowl and set aside.

    In the bowl of your stand mixer, cream together butter and sugar over medium speed with your paddle attachment. Add vanilla and egg and beat until just combined.

    Add flour mixture and beat over medium speed until combined.

    Roll tablespoon sized balls of dough and place on a lightly greased or parchment paper lined baking sheet.

    Bake for 9-11 minutes until lightly golden on the bottom. When done, a toothpick should run through the cookie clean. Transfer cookies to a cooling rack.

    More favorite Holiday cookies recipes:

    Thumbprint Cookies with Strawberry Jam – Soft and chewy Thumbprint Cookies with strawberry jam sprinkled with powdered sugar. These cookies exceeded my expectations! 

    Gingersnaps – A classic holiday cookie recipe made with warm spices and molasses. With a crispy outer layer and slightly soft inner layer, these gingersnap cookies will transport you to Christmas morning.

    Chocolate Sugar Cookies – These Chocolate Sugar Cookies are soft and chewy perfection. 

    Chewy Thin Chocolate Chip Cookies - These chocolate chip cookies are thin, buttery, soft and chewy. In my opinion, there’s nothing better than a warm chocolate chip cookie dipped in cold milk!

    Classic Sugar Cookies

    Amanda Cooks & Styles
    A classic Christmas soft sugar cookie recipe perfect for holiday cookie decorating.
    5 from 29 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16 cookies

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
    • ½ cup butter softened
    • â…” cup granulated sugar
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 egg

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
    • Combine flour, salt and baking powder in a bowl and set aside.
    • In the bowl of your stand mixer, cream together butter and sugar over medium speed with your paddle attachment. Add vanilla and egg and beat until just combined.
    • Add flour mixture and beat over medium speed until combined.
    • Roll tablespoon sized balls of dough and place on a lightly greased or parchment paper lined baking sheet.
    • Bake for 9-11 minutes until lightly golden on the bottom. When done, a toothpick should run through the cookie clean. Transfer cookies to a cooling rack.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 192IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
    Keyword christmas cookies, classic sugar cookies, Holiday Cookies, soft sugar cookie, sugar cookies, sugar cookies for decorating
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