Name: 5-Ingredient Sugar Cookies
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 10 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons granulated sugar; 0.75 cup salted butter; 1.125 cups granulated sugar; 1 egg; 2.25 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking soda

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5-Ingredient Sugar Cookies

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Ingredients

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5-Ingredient Sugar Cookies

6 tablespoons granulated sugar(for coating dough balls)

¾ cup salted butter(softened)

1 ⅛ cups granulated sugar(for cookie dough)

1 egg

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

Instructions

Line two baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper. Set aside.

Place the sugar for coating the dough balls in a small bowl. Set aside.

Combine the butter and sugar for the cookie dough in a large bowl. Using a mixer with a whisk attachment, mix on medium speed until the mixture is pale and fluffy, about 1 minute.

Add the egg and continue to beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Turn the mixer to low speed, and add the flour and baking soda to the bowl. Mix until a firm dough forms, about 1 minute.

Scoop the cookie dough into 20 balls, rolling each in the bowl of reserved sugar before placing on the baking sheets.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Place the baking trays in the freezer for 10 minutes. Alternately, place the dough balls on a small baking sheet or large plate to freeze, and transfer to the prepared baking sheets before baking.

Bake the cookies on middle and upper-middle racks of oven until slightly golden brown at the edges and puffy on top, 11-13 minutes.

Check to see that cookies are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to cooling racks. Serve and enjoy. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days, or in the refrigerator for 5 days.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Room Temperature Butter is Essential 🧈
Allow your salted butter to soften at room temperature for 30 minutes before creaming with sugar—this creates air pockets that make cookies light and fluffy rather than dense.
Cream Butter and Sugar for 2-3 Minutes ⏱️
Don't rush the creaming process; beat butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy to incorporate maximum air, which is crucial for texture in this minimal-ingredient recipe.
Chill Dough Before Baking ❄️
Refrigerate your dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent excessive spreading and ensure cookies maintain their shape with crispy edges and soft centers.
Use Parchment Paper for Even Baking 📄
Line your baking sheets with parchment paper to ensure uniform heat distribution and prevent browning on the bottoms, which is especially important without additional flavorings to mask burnt tastes.
Measure Flour by Weight, Not Volume 📊
Use a kitchen scale to measure flour precisely (about 120g per cup) rather than scooping, as too much flour will make cookies tough and dry in this delicate, simple formula.