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Sugar Cookie Recipe

These soft, buttery sugar cookies are quick and easy to make with just three ingredients.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup of butter softened at room temperature
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • 2 cups of all-purpose flour

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper (optional)
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and sugar. Cream them together until light and fluffy.
  3. Gradually add the flour to the butter-sugar mixture. Stir until you have a smooth dough.
  4. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, portion out the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Gently press down on each dough ball to flatten slightly.
  6. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
  7. Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Enjoy your delicious sugar cookies!

Notes

These cookies can be decorated or enjoyed plain and are perfect with a glass of milk.