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vanilla sugar cookies

Vanilla Sugar Cookies


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  • Author: Amanda Hartwellen
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Vanilla sugar cookies are buttery, soft, and delicately flavored with vanilla. Perfect for any celebration or a cozy baking day.


Ingredients

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2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 large egg + 1 egg yolk

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

1 teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to wet mix.

4. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto sheets, spacing apart.

5. Bake 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool before serving.

Notes

For added flavor, mix in chocolate chips or nuts.

Decorate with icing for special occasions.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 45mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg