Description
Sweet vanilla-infused rolled sugar cookies bring classic comfort straight from grandmother’s kitchen. Delicate edges and perfectly golden centers invite home bakers to craft nostalgic treats that melt in your mouth with buttery, sugary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Leavening and Seasoning:
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Decoration (optional):
- Royal icing or buttercream frosting
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a workspace with a clean, floured surface for dough preparation and rolling.
- Combine the dry ingredients – flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar – in a mixing bowl, ensuring they are well integrated.
- In a separate large bowl, thoroughly blend softened butter and sugar until the mixture becomes light and airy, creating a smooth base for the cookie dough.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, stirring until the ingredients are completely combined and the texture is uniform.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring carefully to create a cohesive dough that holds together without being too sticky.
- If the dough feels too soft for rolling, add milk sparingly, one tablespoon at a time, until the consistency becomes more manageable.
- Transfer the dough to the floured surface and roll it out evenly to approximately 1/4-inch thickness, using a lightly floured rolling pin to prevent sticking.
- Select cookie cutters and carefully press them into the rolled dough, creating desired shapes and transferring the cut cookies to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, watching closely to ensure the cookie edges turn a delicate golden color without overcooking.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes to set, then carefully transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Once the cookies have cooled entirely, unleash creativity by decorating with royal icing, buttercream, or preferred frosting, adding sprinkles, colored sugars, or edible glitter for extra flair.
Notes
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling to prevent spreading and maintain sharp cookie shapes.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth and even mixing, creating a more consistent dough texture.
- Substitute gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version, keeping the same measurements and mixing technique.
- Roll cookies to uniform thickness (about 1/4 inch) for consistent baking and professional-looking results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg