Description
Classic rolled sugar cookies blend buttery sweetness with delicate vanilla undertones. Crisp edges and tender centers invite bakers to create memories of festive baking traditions shared with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (230 g / 8 oz) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp almond extract (optional)
- royal icing or buttercream frosting (optional)
- sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, then blend in egg and extracts. Sift dry ingredients and fold into wet mixture, creating a smooth, pliable dough.
- Chilling Process: Divide dough into two disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least one hour to firm up and enhance flavor development.
- Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 350F and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Rolling and Cutting: Lightly flour work surface and roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to create desired shapes, transferring delicately to prepared baking sheets.
- Baking and Cooling: Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges turn golden brown. Allow cookies to rest briefly on baking sheet before transferring to wire rack for complete cooling.
- Decorating: Once cooled, adorn cookies with royal icing, buttercream, or festive sprinkles, transforming them into edible masterpieces.
Notes
- Chill Dough Thoroughly: Refrigerate dough for at least one hour to prevent cookies from spreading and maintain crisp shape during baking.
- Roll Evenly and Carefully: Use consistent quarter-inch thickness and light flour dusting to ensure uniform baking and prevent tough texture.
- Monitor Baking Time Closely: Watch cookies vigilantly between 8-10 minutes; golden edges indicate perfect doneness without burning delicate edges.
- Customize for Dietary Needs: Substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free blend or use alternative sweeteners for different dietary restrictions while maintaining tender cookie texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 23
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg