Description
Soft sugar cookies are a delightful treat that brings a smile to anyone’s face. Perfect for holidays, gatherings, or just a sweet snack, these cookies offer a soft and chewy texture that melts in your mouth. With the right balance of sweetness and flavor, you’ll find yourself reaching for another. This recipe guarantees soft sugar cookies that are simple to prepare and irresistible to eat.
Ingredients
Flour
All-purpose flour creates the base of our soft sugar cookies. It provides structure while keeping the cookies light and fluffy. For best results, measure accurately and consider sifting for a finer texture.
Baking Powder
Baking powder is crucial for giving the cookies their lift. It reacts with other ingredients to create carbon dioxide gas bubbles during baking, resulting in fluffy cookies.
Salt
Salt enhances the sweetness of the cookies and balances flavors. A small amount helps bring out the taste without making it salty.
Unsalted Butter
Unsalted butter adds richness and moisture to the dough. Using unsalted allows you to control the saltiness of your cookies better.
Granulated Sugar
Granulated sugar is essential for sweetness and contributes to the cookie’s crispy edges while keeping them soft inside.
Egg
The egg acts as a binder in the dough and adds moisture. It creates a richer flavor and helps achieve that tender texture we all love in soft sugar cookies.
Vanilla Extract
Vanilla extract adds depth of flavor to your cookies. A pure vanilla extract enhances aroma and taste, making every bite more enjoyable.