Sugar Thins

Prep: 720 min Cook: 5 min Serves: 120 Cuisine: American

Sugar Thins are delicate, crisp cookies with a buttery flavor and a touch of sweetness. Perfect for tea parties or as a light treat, they can be decorated for special occasions or enjoyed plain. Their thin, melt-in-your-mouth texture makes them a delightful addition to any cookie platter.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the beaten egg, cream, and vanilla, mixing well.
  3. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
  4. Chill the dough overnight in the refrigerator.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Roll out the chilled dough very thin on a floured surface.
  7. Cut into desired shapes and decorate as desired.
  8. Place on a greased cookie sheet and bake for 5 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

560 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.6g 11% DV
Total Fat 29.8g 38% DV
Carbs 56.9g 21% DV
Fiber 1.8g 7% DV
Sugar 4.3g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12430mg 100% DV
Potassium 300.5mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 148.3mg 49% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 40mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 9.4mg 10% DV
Calcium 1571.3mg 100% DV
Iron 4.7mg 26% DV

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

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