Buttery, soft, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, vanilla-butter sugar cookies are the epitome of comfort and sweetness. With their delicate vanilla flavor and rich buttery texture, these cookies offer the perfect balance of indulgence and simplicity.
Each bite is a delightful blend of smooth, tender dough and a slight crunch around the edges, leaving behind a subtle sweetness that lingers. Whether you’re preparing for a special occasion or craving a homemade treat, these cookies bring joy to every moment.
What makes them irresistible? Their versatility. You can enjoy them plain, or get creative with colorful sprinkles, sugar crystals, or a drizzle of chocolate.
This recipe invites you to create the perfect sugar cookie, filled with warmth and nostalgia, that’s just right for any occasion. Let’s bake up these sweet, buttery bites that will quickly become a household favorite!
Vanilla-Butter Sugar Cookies
Equipment
- Electric mixer
- Mixing bowls
- Rolling Pin
- Cookie cutters
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups butter softened
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1½ cups sugar
- 3 tbsp butter softened
- 1½ cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 tbsp 2% milk
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- Optional: Food coloring, sprinkles and colored sugar
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 5-7 minutes.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla and in a separate bowl, whisk flour, salt, baking soda, and cream of tartar.
- Gradually add to the butter mixture, blending until combined and refrigerate dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Roll dough on a floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut with a 2-1/2-inch cookie cutter.
- Place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets and chill for 15 minutes.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on wire racks.
- For frosting, beat confectioners’ sugar, butter, vanilla, and enough milk to achieve desired consistency.
- Add food coloring if desired.
- Pipe frosting onto cooled cookies and decorate with colored sugar or sugar pearls.
Notes
- Chilling the dough prevents cookies from spreading too much during baking.
- Customize with your favorite food coloring or sprinkles for festive appeal.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 80 || Total Fat: 4g || Carbohydrates: 10g || Protein: 1g
What To Avoid While Making This Recipe?
1. Don’t skip chilling the dough. It firms up the dough, making it easier to cut, and prevents the cookies from spreading too thin during baking.
2. Oven temperatures can vary, so be sure to bake at 350°F. If your oven runs hot, consider lowering the temperature slightly to prevent overbaking.
3. While it’s tempting to take the cookies out early, make sure the edges are golden. Undercooked cookies may fall apart when cooled.