Soft Sugar Cookie Recipe

Prep Time: 20 mins
Bake Time: 8–10 mins
Yields: 3 dozen

Ingredients

2 ¾ cups All-Purpose Flour
1 tsp Baking Soda
½ tsp Baking Powder
½ tsp Sea Salt
1 cup (2 sticks) Unsalted Butter, softened
1 ½ cups Cane Sugar
2 Large Eggs
1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
   
   

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
   
   

3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
   
   

4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
   
   

5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until combined.
   
   

6. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheets.
   
   

7. Flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass.
   
   

8. Bake for 8–10 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
   
   

9. Cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.