Description
Get ready to bake the ultimate quick dessert that never fails—these Best Easy Sugar Cookies are soft, buttery, and perfectly sweet with a delicate crisp edge. Whether you’re looking for easy baking ideas, a quick snack, or a crowd-pleasing holiday treat, this recipe delivers every time. With simple pantry ingredients and minimal prep, it’s the kind of easy recipe you’ll come back to again and again.
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup granulated sugar for rolling
2 tablespoons sprinkles optional
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add egg and vanilla extract and mix well.
5. Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet mixture.
6. Chill dough for 20–30 minutes if desired.
7. Roll into balls and coat with sugar and sprinkles.
8. Place on lined baking sheet spaced apart.
9. Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are golden.
10. Cool before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature butter for best results.
Avoid overbaking to keep cookies soft.
Chilling dough enhances flavor and controls spreading.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: easy sugar cookies, quick dessert, soft cookies, baking ideas, homemade cookies