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simple old fashioned sugar cookie recipe
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Old-Fashioned Sugar Cookies

Simple, classic sugar cookie recipe
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Mix butter and sugar. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Add egg and vanilla. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well blended.
  4. Mix dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  5. Roll the dough into 1" balls. Place 2 inches apart on baking sheet.
  6. Use the back of a spoon to gently flatten the top of each cookie.
  7. If desired, lightly brush the tops of each cookie with milk and sprinkle with sugar. Use the back of the spoon again to gently press the sugar into the cookie.
  8. Bake for 10-13 minutes. Don't wait for them to brown or they will be overcooked.
  9. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Sugar crystals can be added before or after baking, but we find they stick better when added before.
These sugar cookies come out soft and chewy; for crispier cookies, you can add a few minutes to the baking time.