Description
Enjoy classic sugar cookies that are soft, buttery, and perfectly sweet. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients for a timeless treat everyone will love. Ideal for decorating or enjoying plain!
Ingredients
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets.
2. Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
4. Beat in egg and extracts.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients.
6. Stir in milk.
7. Roll dough into 1-inch balls; place on sheets.
8. Flatten balls gently.
9. Bake 8–10 minutes until edges are golden.
10. Cool 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature up to one week.
Freeze dough or baked cookies for longer storage.
Use flavored extracts or add-ins to customize.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg