If you’re craving soft, sweet, buttery sugar cookies that come together fast, this quick & tasty sugar cookies recipe will become your new favorite. It uses simple ingredients, requires no chilling, and bakes in minutes—perfect for last-minute treats, holiday baking, or anytime cookie cravings!
🧈 Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
(Optional) For rolling: extra sugar or colored sprinkles
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
Heat to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream Butter + Sugar
In a bowl, beat together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
3. Add Egg + Vanilla
Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Add Dry Ingredients
Stir in:
Flour
Baking powder
Salt
Combine until a soft dough forms (not sticky).
5. Roll & Shape
Roll dough into 1-inch balls.
Optional: Roll the balls in sugar or sprinkles for sparkle.
Place on the baking sheet, leaving space between cookies.
6. Bake
Bake 8–10 minutes until the edges are set but not brown.
(Soft cookies = pull them out early!)
7. Cool
Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then move to a rack.
🌟 Tips for the Best Sugar Cookies
Use real butter for maximum flavor.
Don’t overbake—pale cookies stay soft.
Add a bit of almond extract for bakery-style flavor.
Frost with buttercream for a decorated version.
Dough too dry? Add 1 teaspoon milk.