Vanilla Sugar Cookie

Prep: 15 min Cook: 7 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Golden vanilla sugar cookies with a crisp exterior and tender interior, perfect for decorating and sharing during holidays or special occasions with family and friends.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 3/4 cups flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Cream butter and sugar together.
  3. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
  4. Add baking powder and flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing after each addition.
  5. Dough will be stiff; do not chill.
  6. Roll out dough on a floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness.
  7. Dip cookie cutters in flour and cut dough into shapes.
  8. Place cookies on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  9. Bake for 6 to 7 minutes until light brown.
  10. Remove immediately from the sheet.
  11. Decorate with frosting.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

527 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.8g 10% DV
Total Fat 26.9g 35% DV
Carbs 55.8g 20% DV
Fiber 1.8g 7% DV
Sugar 3.2g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2725.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 265.5mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 1538.5mg 100% DV
Iron 4.6mg 25% DV

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

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