Absolutely! 🍪 Here’s a classic homemade sugar cookie recipe that’s soft, buttery, and perfect for decorating — or enjoying plain with a glass of milk. Whether you like them chewy or slightly crisp, this recipe can do both depending on how you bake them.
🍪 Homemade Sugar Cookies
🍴 Yields: About 24 cookies
⏱ Total Time: 30–40 minutes
(Prep: 15 min | Chill: optional | Bake: 10–12 min)
🧂 Ingredients:
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2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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1 egg
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1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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Optional: 1/2 tsp almond extract for extra flavor
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2–3 tbsp milk (if dough feels too dry)
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Extra sugar for rolling
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Mix dry ingredients:
In a bowl, whisk together:
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Flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream butter & sugar:
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In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
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Beat in the egg, vanilla, and almond extract (if using).
4. Add dry ingredients:
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Gradually add the dry mix into the wet, mixing just until combined.
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If dough is crumbly, add 1–2 tbsp milk until it holds together.
5. Shape the cookies:
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Scoop or roll dough into 1-inch balls.
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Roll in sugar for a sparkly crust.
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Place on baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
6. Bake:
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Bake for 8–10 minutes for soft cookies, or 11–12 minutes for slightly crisp edges.
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Cookies will look pale and slightly soft — they’ll set as they cool.
7. Cool:
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Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
🍬 Optional Add-Ins & Variations:
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Frosted: Top with buttercream or royal icing after cooling.
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Sprinkles: Add to the dough or roll balls in colored sugar.
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Cut-out version: Chill dough, roll out, and use cookie cutters.
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Citrus twist: Add lemon or orange zest to the dough.
