Get ready to experience cookie perfection that will have everyone begging for your recipe! These Sugar Cookies Really Good are not just another ordinary treat - they're a magical blend of buttery goodness, perfect texture, and melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness that will transform your baking game forever. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a kitchen newbie, this foolproof recipe promises restaurant-quality cookies that will become an instant family favorite.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the dough.
- Chill the cookie dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle and prevent spreading during baking.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Gently flatten each cookie with the bottom of a glass or the palm of your hand to create uniform thickness.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Decorate with royal icing, sprinkles, or colored sugar if desired once the cookies have cooled.
Tips
- Temperature Matters: Ensure your butter is truly softened but not melted. Room temperature butter creates the perfect creamy base for your cookies.
- Don't Overmix: Mix your dough just until ingredients are combined. Overmixing can lead to tough, dense cookies instead of light and tender ones.
- Chill Your Dough: The 30-minute refrigeration is crucial! This helps prevent spreading and creates a more consistent cookie shape.
- Uniform Size is Key: Use a cookie scoop for perfectly consistent cookies that bake evenly.
- Watch Your Baking Time: Pull cookies out when edges are just golden. They'll continue cooking slightly on the hot baking sheet.
- Cooling Technique: Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to maintain their delicate structure.
- Get Creative with Decorations: Once cooled, personalize your cookies with royal icing, sprinkles, or colored sugar for a festive touch!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 150kcal
Carbohydrates: 19g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 25mg
