Here’s a classic Sugar-Coated Cookies recipe—soft, buttery, and rolled in sugar for a sweet, festive crunch 🍪✨
Sugar-Coated Cookies (Makes 24)
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Additional sugar for rolling (½ cup)
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- 180°C / 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter & sugar
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- Combine
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Shape cookies
- Scoop 1–2 tbsp of dough and roll into balls.
- Roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat fully.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake
- Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden (centers may still look soft).
- Cool on the sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Tips
- Chill dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies
- Don’t overbake—cookies should be soft in the center
- Use vanilla or almond extract for flavor variations
Variations
- Spiced sugar cookies: Add ½ tsp cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough
- Citrus twist: Add 1 tsp lemon or orange zest
- Decorated: Roll in colored sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate
I can also give a super-soft, melt-in-your-mouth version that stays fresh for a week and is perfect for holidays.
Do you want me to do that?
