4.80 from 5 votes

Sugar Cookies

By: Julia Pacheco
These sugar cookies are soft, buttery, and perfect for decorating—or enjoying just as they are with a glass of milk.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 8 minutes
Total: 18 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 dash salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup softened butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • To a big bowl add in the baking powder, flour, and salt whisk well. To a large bowl add in the egg, butter, and sugar beat well. Add the vanilla extract and continue beating.
  • Add in the dry ingredients and beat slowly.
  • Flour your counter top, then roll the cookie dough out. Using cookie cutters or the round top of a floured glass, cut into shapes. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
  • Let the cookies cool then frost with your favorite frosting.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 237mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 493IU | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Julia Pacheco

Hello, I’m Julia Pacheco, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious, budget-friendly meals. My blog focuses on recipes that are accessible and enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food to heal, inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, I’ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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2 Comments

  1. Beca says:

    5 stars

    Best sugar cookies I’ve ever made. I’ve tried to find a good sugar cookie recipe and this one came out so good and easy to make and cut out shapes. Thank you Julia. Tomorrow I’ll do the icing. I ordered your digital cookbook. I wish you the best in all that you do.

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  2. Jean says:

    Can’t wait to try a couple of these

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