Basic Sugar Cookie Dough

Prep: 75 min Cuisine: American

Golden and buttery, these sugar cookies offer a perfect balance of sweetness and vanilla flavor. Their crisp edges and tender centers make them ideal for holidays, parties, or a simple treat. Easy to customize with decorations, they appeal to bakers of all skill levels and ages.

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Ingredients

  • 1 c. granulated sugar
  • 1 c. powdered sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 c. oil
  • 1 c. butter
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 4 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1 tsp. cream of tartar

Instructions

  1. Cream together the granulated sugar, powdered sugar, eggs, butter, and oil until well combined.
  2. Add the flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar to the mixture.
  3. Mix well until a smooth dough forms.
  4. Chill the dough for an hour or overnight.
  5. Preheat the oven if necessary, then roll the dough into balls or drop by spoonfuls onto a baking sheet.
  6. Flatten each ball with a glass dipped in sugar.
  7. Bake until lightly golden around the edges.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

969 kcal 48% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.5g 13% DV
Total Fat 53.2g 68% DV
Carbs 103.2g 38% DV
Fiber 2.5g 9% DV
Sugar 27.7g 55% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 188.3mg 8% DV
Potassium 4452.5mg 95% DV
Cholesterol 144mg 48% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 27.8mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 9.4mg 10% DV
Calcium 92mg 7% DV
Iron 3.4mg 19% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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