Description
Delightful sugar cookies bring sweet comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, promising pure nostalgia with each golden-edged bite. Buttery, tender, and perfectly crisp, these classic treats invite memories of cherished family gatherings and simple culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups + 1 tablespoon (257 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2/3 cup + 3 tablespoons (170 g) granulated sugar
Fat and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decoration (Optional):
- Rainbow sprinkles or nonpareils
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by setting the temperature to 325°F and lining two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, cream butter with sugar using a handheld mixer until the mixture becomes slightly grainy and well combined.
- Gradually incorporate flour into the butter mixture, mixing thoroughly until a cohesive dough forms. Add vanilla extract if desired.
- Portion the dough by scooping and rolling into small uniform balls, approximately 1-inch in diameter.
- Gently coat each dough ball by rolling in additional sugar, ensuring a light and even coverage.
- Arrange the sugar-coated dough balls on prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Using the bottom of a measuring cup, delicately press each ball to flatten to about 3/16 inch thickness. If using sprinkles, lightly press them into the surface of each cookie.
- Transfer baking sheets to the preheated oven and bake for 14-16 minutes, watching for slightly golden edges as a sign of doneness.
- Remove cookies from oven and allow them to rest on the baking sheets for 10-15 minutes, which helps them firm up and prevents breaking.
- Carefully transfer cookies to a cooling rack to complete cooling and achieve the perfect texture.
Notes
- Customize sugar quantities for personalized sweetness levels by adjusting granulated sugar during mixing and coating stages.
- Transform recipe into gluten-free version using alternative flour like almond or coconut flour for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Enhance flavor profile by adding zesty citrus zest or warming spices like cinnamon directly into dough for subtle complexity.
- Extend cookie shelf life by storing in airtight container at room temperature, maintaining crisp texture and preventing moisture absorption.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg