Drop Sugar Cookies
This easy and delicious sugar cookie recipe is soft, buttery, and perfect for any occasion. Learn how to make these cookies in just a few simple steps!
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will take about 2-3 minutes.
- beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven at 350°F for 11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.