Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by measuring out 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of softened butter.
- Cream the sugar and butter together in a large mixing bowl until light and creamy.
- Add in 2 cups of all-purpose flour gradually, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface and cut out shapes with cookie cutters.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake cookies for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool cookies on a wire rack before frosting or enjoying plain.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Cookies can be frozen for up to three months if wrapped well.
- Customize with vanilla extract, chocolate chips, or sprinkles for added flavor.
- Use the bottom of a glass to flatten cookies for even baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg