Description
Deliciously soft and chewy sugar cookies rolled in sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (400g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons (10ml) vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon (2g) baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (1g) salt
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll each in granulated sugar to coat.
- Place balls on prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling.
- You can add sprinkles for extra color before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg