Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 stick plus 2 tbsp salted butter, softened at room temperature
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Optional Topping
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 325°F (163°C) to warm up while you prepare the cookie dough.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture is pale, light, and fluffy with a slightly gritty texture, similar to a fluffy frosting.
- Add Flour: Stir in the all-purpose flour gently until fully combined into a smooth dough.
- Shape Cookies: Form the dough into 1-inch diameter balls and place them about 2 inches apart on a baking sheet. If you want to add sprinkles, gently flatten each ball into a disc shape and sprinkle on top.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 15 to 17 minutes, or until the edges start to turn lightly golden, indicating they are cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your soft, buttery sugar cookies!
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easy creaming.
- Do not over-mix after adding flour, or the cookies may become tough.
- For festive occasions, add sprinkles or colored sugar before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
