Description
Skip the fridge and dive straight into baking with these ultra-soft, buttery sugar cookies that hold their shape perfectly without any chill time. Using powdered sugar for a melt-in-your-mouth texture, these treats are ready to decorate and eat in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cool room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large bowl, beat the cool room temperature butter and powdered sugar for 2–3 minutes until smooth and creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
- Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing just until the flour disappears.
- Roll the dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a surface sprinkled with powdered sugar and cut into shapes.
- Bake for 7–9 minutes until pale and soft, then let set on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack.
Notes
To ensure your cookies don’t spread, make sure your butter is cool to the touch—it should dent when pressed but not feel oily or melty. Using powdered sugar instead of granulated sugar is the secret to the soft texture and helps the cookies maintain their shape without chilling. Always spoon and level your flour rather than scooping directly from the bag to keep the dough from becoming too dry.
- Prep Time: 11 mins
- Cook Time: 9 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American