Simple Sugar Cookie Recipe
This simple sugar cookie recipe is a favorite during the holiday season. Because you don’t have to chill the dough, they are quick and easy to make. They will remind you of the cookies Grandma used to make!
If you are a fan of sugar cookies, but not a fan of how long it takes to chill the dough and roll them out, you will LOVE this recipe. They are just as flavorful and will be such a timesaver during the busy holiday season. They are the perfect cookies to bring to a cookie swap or package up for a little holiday food gift.
- 2 3/4 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
Yield: Approximately 2 1/2 dozen
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden, in the preheated oven.
You can sprinkle these cookies with colored sugar if you want to make them even more festive.
Store these sugar cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Yes. You can freeze the cookie dough for up to 3 months. Place them in a ziplock freezer bag, or airtight container.
- It’s best to use room temperature butter.
- Use a cookie scoop to make the dough balls even.
- Consider using a Silpat sheet.
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Recipe details
- 30 Cookies
- Prep time: 5 Minutes Cook time: 10 Minutes Total time: 15 min
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