Description
Deliciously soft and buttery sugar cookies that are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- optional: granulated sugar for rolling or melted chocolate for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in vanilla extract and egg yolk until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing just until a soft dough forms.
- Roll dough into a log, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Slice dough into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Sprinkle lightly with granulated sugar if desired.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until edges are just lightly golden.
- Cool completely before serving or dipping in chocolate.
Notes
- For a chocolate-dipped version, use melted chocolate after the cookies have cooled.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg