Classic Sugar Cookies
MAKES ABOUT 36
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for rolling)
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Directions
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla, mixing until incorporated and scraping down sides of bowl as needed.
- Add flour mixture. Mix on low speed just until dough comes together. Divide dough in half. Form each half into a flat disc and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll dough on a lightly floured work surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out shapes with your favorite cookie cutters. Using a spatula, carefully transfer cookies to prepared baking sheets, leaving 1 inch between each cookie.
- Bake until cookies are pale and set, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven and transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack. Cool completely before decorating.
- Cook's Note:
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container up to 1 week.
Nutrition
- Calories: 110
- Fat: 5.0 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.0 g
- Cholesterol: 25.0 mg
- Sodium: 30.0 mg
- Carbohydrates: 15.0 g
- Fiber: 0.0 g
- Added Sugars: 0.0 g
- Sugar: 7.0 g
- Protein: 1.0 g