Soft Sugar Cookies

Name: Soft Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 24 cookies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 170 g (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened; 200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar; 1 large egg (about 50 g); 10 g (2 tsp) vanilla extract; 250 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour; 6 g (1 1/2 tsp) baking powder; 2 g (1/3 tsp) salt; 40 g (3 tbsp) granulated sugar, for rolling

Tender vanilla sugar cookies with soft centers and lightly golden edges.

By Simple Table Recipes · August 8, 2026

A plate of soft sugar cookies decorated with pastel sprinkles, beside a glass of milk

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 30 min
Makes: 24 cookies
Difficulty: Easy

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Prep: 20 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 30 min
Yield: 24 cookies
Difficulty: Easy

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Ingredients

170 g (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar
1 large egg (about 50 g)
10 g (2 tsp) vanilla extract
250 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
6 g (1 1/2 tsp) baking powder
2 g (1/3 tsp) salt
40 g (3 tbsp) granulated sugar, for rolling

Instructions

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 175 C / 350 F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2. Beat the softened butter and 200 g sugar until light and creamy.
Step 3. Beat in the egg and vanilla until smooth.
Step 4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 5. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix just until a soft dough forms.
Step 6. Scoop 30 g (about 1 1/2 tbsp) portions and roll into balls.
Step 7. Roll each ball lightly in the remaining sugar and place on the prepared sheets. Flatten very slightly.
Step 8. Bake for 9-11 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes.