The Perfect Sugar Cookie

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Cuisine: American

Soft, buttery sugar cookies with a hint of vanilla, perfect for decorating and sharing with friends and family for any special occasion or celebration.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup soft margarine
  • 1 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 slightly overflowing tablespoon milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 cups flour

Instructions

  1. Mix each ingredient with a wooden spoon as you go.
  2. If dough is sticky, add 1/2 cup flour more.
  3. Roll on floured board until about 1/8-inch thick.
  4. Use floured cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
  5. Bake at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes until cookies are not browned or golden.
  6. Allow cookies to cool, then frost with frosting glaze.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

482 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.9g 10% DV
Total Fat 22.1g 28% DV
Carbs 56g 20% DV
Fiber 1.8g 7% DV
Sugar 3.2g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12578.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 272mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 1545.3mg 100% DV
Iron 4.7mg 26% DV

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

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