Description
Looking for the best soft sugar cookies recipe? These are quick, easy, and melt-in-your-mouth soft perfect for holiday baking ideas or simple treats! With buttery dough and a hint of vanilla, they’re the best chewy cookies for any occasion. Great for gifting, parties, or quick sweet cravings. Save this easy cookie recipe today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Extra sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until dough forms.
- Shape dough into balls, roll in sugar, and place on baking sheet.
- Bake 8–10 minutes until edges are set; cool before serving.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
- Do not overbake to keep them soft.
- Add a touch of almond extract for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg