Description
Delightfully chewy sugar cookies that evoke sweet memories of home and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll them in powdered sugar.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For variations, try adding lemon zest, chocolate chips, nuts, or spices for a personal touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg