Ingredients
Equipment
Method
step1: In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar together until light, creamy, and fluffy.
step2: Add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix again until smooth.
step3: In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
step4: Add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Mix just until a soft dough forms — do not overmix.
step5: Cover the dough and chill for 20 minutes to help cookies stay thick and soft.
step6: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
step7: Scoop dough into balls (about 1.5 tablespoons each).
- Optional → Roll in sugar for a sparkly finish.
step8: Place on the baking sheet with space between cookies.
step9: Bake for 8–11 minutes — the edges will look set, and the centers will still look soft.
- This is what makes them chewy.
step10: Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then move to a cooling rack.
Notes
🧊 Storage & Reheating
Store at room temperature for 4–5 days in an airtight container.
Freeze baked cookies or dough balls for up to 2 months.
Rewarm a cookie 6–8 seconds in the microwave for bakery softness.
🥄 Variations (Normal Style)
Sprinkle Sugar Cookies:
Roll dough balls in rainbow sprinkles before baking. Lemon Sweet Cookies:
Add 1 tsp lemon zest to the dough for a bright, fresh flavor. Almond Bakery Style:
Replace half of the vanilla with almond extract. Cinnamon Sugar:
Roll in cinnamon sugar for a snickerdoodle-style twist. Frosted Sugar Cookies:
Top cooled cookies with simple vanilla buttercream. ❓ 10 FAQs Why chill the dough?
It prevents spreading and keeps cookies thick and soft. Can I skip chilling?
Yes — but cookies will spread more. Should the cookies brown?
No — remove while pale; they firm as they cool. Can I use salted butter?
Yes — reduce salt to a small pinch. Why did my cookies turn hard?
They baked too long — take them out while still soft. Can I add chocolate chips?
Yes — mini chips are perfect. Do I need to flatten the dough balls?
No — they spread naturally. Can I double this recipe?
Absolutely — perfect for parties. Can I freeze the dough?
Yes — freeze shaped dough balls and bake later. Can kids help make these?
Yes — especially rolling in sugar or sprinkles. 🏁 Conclusion These Easy Sugar Cookies are soft, sweet, buttery, and comforting — the perfect everyday cookie. Simple to make, beautiful to serve, and always a crowd-pleaser, they’re the kind of recipe you’ll come back to again and again. One bite and you’ll understand why.
Roll dough balls in rainbow sprinkles before baking. Lemon Sweet Cookies:
Add 1 tsp lemon zest to the dough for a bright, fresh flavor. Almond Bakery Style:
Replace half of the vanilla with almond extract. Cinnamon Sugar:
Roll in cinnamon sugar for a snickerdoodle-style twist. Frosted Sugar Cookies:
Top cooled cookies with simple vanilla buttercream. ❓ 10 FAQs Why chill the dough?
It prevents spreading and keeps cookies thick and soft. Can I skip chilling?
Yes — but cookies will spread more. Should the cookies brown?
No — remove while pale; they firm as they cool. Can I use salted butter?
Yes — reduce salt to a small pinch. Why did my cookies turn hard?
They baked too long — take them out while still soft. Can I add chocolate chips?
Yes — mini chips are perfect. Do I need to flatten the dough balls?
No — they spread naturally. Can I double this recipe?
Absolutely — perfect for parties. Can I freeze the dough?
Yes — freeze shaped dough balls and bake later. Can kids help make these?
Yes — especially rolling in sugar or sprinkles. 🏁 Conclusion These Easy Sugar Cookies are soft, sweet, buttery, and comforting — the perfect everyday cookie. Simple to make, beautiful to serve, and always a crowd-pleaser, they’re the kind of recipe you’ll come back to again and again. One bite and you’ll understand why.