Old Fashioned Rolled Sugar Cookie
This Old Fashioned Rolled Sugar Cookie recipe brings back the nostalgic taste of buttery, tender cookies perfect for cutting into festive shapes. With a smooth dough that's easy to roll and a classic vanilla flavor, these cookies hold their shape beautifully and are ideal for decorating with icing or sprinkles. Perfect for holidays, birthdays, or any occasion that needs a sweet, homemade touch.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rolling Pin
- Cookie cutters
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup 226g unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup 200g granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups 310g all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough into two disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to ¼-inch thickness. Cut into shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place cookies 1 inch apart on the baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate as desired or enjoy plain!
Notes
- Chilling the dough helps prevent the cookies from spreading.
- Don’t overbake—edges should be lightly golden, not brown.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
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