Sugar cookies are a classic, especially around Christmas time. Most recipes that are made around Christmas are complicated and time consuming, but this cookie is simple and fast.
This sugar cookie recipe allows you to make easy and delicious sugar cookies no matter what time of year it is. Share this recipe or keep them all to yourself.
Either flatten the cookies before you bake them for a traditional cookie texture or leave them the way that they are for a fluffier texture.
Serving size: 12 cookies
Cook time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 cups flour
- Icing or sprinkles (optional)
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Mix the softened butter and sugar in a mixing bowl. Once combined stir in the flour.
- Roll dough into balls and place on a cookie sheet.
- Dust extra sugar onto the cookies for added sweetness.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, add icing or sprinkles to the cookies and enjoy.
Nicole Hindberg can be reached at [email protected] or on Twitter @HindbergNicole.