Ina Garten Sugar Cookie Recipe
If you love classic homemade cookies, this Ina Garten Sugar Cookie Recipe is perfect for you. These cookies are soft, buttery and lightly crisp on the edges.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat the oven
- Set your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Cream butter and sugar
- In a bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This step is important for soft cookies.
Add egg and vanilla
- Add egg and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth and fully combined.
Mix dry ingredients
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Stir well so everything is evenly mixed.
Combine mixtures
- Add dry ingredients slowly into wet mixture. Mix until dough forms. Do not overmix.
Chill the dough
- Cover dough and chill in fridge for 30 minutes. This helps cookies keep shape while baking.
Shape the cookies
- Roll dough into balls or flatten and use cookie cutters. Place on baking sheet with space between them.
Bake the cookies
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers remain soft.
Cool the cookies
- Remove from oven and let cool on tray for five minutes. Transfer to rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy
- Serve cookies plain or decorate with icing. Enjoy their soft and buttery texture.
Notes
- Use real butter for best flavor
- Chill dough to prevent spreading
- Add lemon zest for fresh taste
- Use colored sugar for decoration
- Dip cookies in chocolate for variety
- Roll dough evenly for uniform cookies
- Do not overbake to keep them soft
- Add almond extract for extra flavor