There is something about soft sugar cookies that instantly feels like the holidays. With sparkly sugar, buttery scent, and the way they fill your kitchen with joy, they are a holiday must have. These cookies are a festive classic and they are as easy to make as they are fun to eat.
Each cookie is rolled in granulated sugar for that perfect crunch on the outside, while staying soft on the inside. These cookies are simple and nostalgic.
Whether you are baking with little helpers, prepping for a cookie swap, or just craving something sweet and cozy, these cookies deliver. Let’s get to baking and make this season a little sweeter.
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Why you will love this recipe
- Soft and chewy perfection – These cookies have the ideal balance, tender in the middle with just the right amount of chew. No dry, crumbly cookies, just melt in your mouth goodness
- Festive and versatile – These are a holiday classic but I have yet to meet anyone that will turn down a cookie outside of the holiday season.
- Crispy Sugar-coated edges – Rolling these cookies in granulated sugar adds a subtle crunch and sparkle. Each bite is a little celebration.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup butter
- 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
For the sugar coating
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
How to make soft sugar cookies
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Whisk together the butter and sugar until creamy.
- Add in the eggs and vanilla and mix.
- Add in the baking soda and salt and mix.
- Add in the flour and mix until just incorporated.
- Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes. This step makes it easier to handle the dough.
- Roll the dough into 1 inch balls and coat in granulated sugar before placing on the baking sheet.
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes.
- This recipe makes about 30 cookies.
How to store soft sugar cookies
- Store these sugar cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 5 days.
- Store these sugar cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Store these sugar cookies in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 6 months.
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- Snickerdoodle cookies
Soft Sugar Cookie Recipe
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minutesIngredients
- For the cookie dough
2 and 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup butter
1 and 1/3 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
- For the sugar coating
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Whisk together the butter and sugar until creamy.
- Add in the eggs and vanilla and mix.
- Add in the baking soda and salt and mix.
- Add in the flour and mix until just incorporated.
- Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.
- Roll the dough into 1 inch balls and coat in granulated sugar before placing on the baking sheet.
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes.
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