Description
Delightful and soft drop sugar cookies, perfect for any occasion. These cookies balance sweetness with a buttery richness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a deeper flavor, substitute granulated sugar with brown sugar. Refrigerate the dough for up to 24 hours before baking for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg