Sugar Cookie Recipe
Classic sugar cookie made to perfection.
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Ingredients
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Cookie Ingredients
Method
Baking Instructions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- 3
Combine Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 4
Form the Dough
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Shape the Cookies
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and shape them into balls. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each cookie.
- 6
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked.
- 7
Cool Down
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
