Description
Buttery, soft, and perfectly sweet sugar cookies that are a holiday classic. They hold their shape beautifully for decorating with royal icing or sprinkles.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a smooth dough forms. Divide the dough in half, shape into discs, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). On a floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 7-10 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden. Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.