Soft Sugar Cookies (Viral Cookie Recipe) Recipe
Soft Sugar Cookies are a classic treat known for their tender crumb and delicate sweetness. This viral recipe uses simple pantry staples like butter, sugar, flour, egg, and vanilla to create irresistibly soft and lightly golden cookies perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined. Gradually add the flour, mixing until the dough comes together and is smooth, but do not overmix.
- Scoop onto baking sheet: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough evenly spaced onto an ungreased or parchment-lined baking sheet to prevent sticking.
- Bake until lightly golden: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes until the edges are just starting to turn golden, but the centers remain soft. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra softness, avoid overbaking; the cookies will firm up as they cool.
- You can roll the dough balls in sugar before baking for a slightly crisp sugar-coated exterior.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a subtle flavor variation, try adding a pinch of cinnamon or almond extract alongside the vanilla.
Keywords: Soft Sugar Cookies, Classic Sugar Cookies, Easy Cookies, Viral Cookie Recipe, Soft Cookies Recipe
