Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup (198 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour, measured properly
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add room temperature butter and sugar. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat until light and fluffy, about 1 minute.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract and beat until fully incorporated and fluffy, about 1 minute.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually stir (or use a mixer on low speed) dry ingredients into butter mixture until just combined.
- Roll dough into 1.5 tablespoon balls (or use a medium cookie scoop). Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes, or until cookies are puffed and just barely set (do not overbake).
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients. Do not overbake; cookies should be soft and not browned. Cookies can be decorated with buttercream frosting or royal icing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 30