Okay, so yesterday I tried to make these quick and easy sugar cookies, and let me tell you, it was a blast! I’ve always wanted to bake something sweet and simple, and these cookies seemed like the perfect thing.
First, I gathered all my ingredients. I’m talking about the usual stuff like flour, sugar, butter, you know, the basics. I made sure I had everything laid out on the counter because I hate running around looking for things mid-recipe.
Getting Started
I started by creaming together the butter and sugar. I just dumped them in a bowl and mixed them until they were all fluffy and light. It took a bit of elbow grease, but I got there eventually. Then, I cracked in an egg and added a splash of vanilla extract. I mixed everything again until it was well combined.
Mixing the Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, I whisked together the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. I like to do this separately to make sure everything is evenly distributed. Once that was done, I gradually added the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Oh boy, you shouldn’t overmix the dough, that’s what I learned, or the cookies will be tough.
Shaping and Baking
Now came the fun part – shaping the cookies! I rolled out the dough on a lightly floured surface. I aimed for about a quarter-inch thickness. Then I used these cute cookie cutters I found, making all sorts of fun shapes. I placed them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. This helps prevent sticking, and the cookies come off so much easier, trust me on that one.
I popped them into a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C). I baked them for about 8-10 minutes. You want the edges to be just lightly golden. Keep an eye on them because they can brown up pretty quickly.
Cooling and Decorating (Optional)
- After baking, I let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. They were so tempting, I almost burned my fingers trying to sneak one!
- Once they were cool, I couldn’t resist but do a little decoration. I made a simple glaze with powdered sugar and a bit of milk and added some food coloring. Then, I just drizzled it over the cookies and added some sprinkles.
And there you have it, quick and easy sugar cookies! They turned out so soft and delicious. Seriously, even I was surprised at how easy it was. They didn’t have this overwhelming sweetness, which is just how I like them. These cookies were a total hit, and I’ll definitely be making them again. Maybe next time, I’ll try some different shapes and decorations. It was a fun and rewarding experience. I totally suggest you give it a go!