Description
Delightful sugar cookies that capture the essence of the holiday season, with a buttery texture and sweet, colorful icing. Perfect for gatherings or cozy evenings at home.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- 3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, combining thoroughly.
- 5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing on low speed until just combined.
- 6. Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets with space between each scoop. Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
- 7. Cool and Decorate: Transfer baked cookies to plates to cool completely before icing and decorating as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg