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September 14, 2018 By Kristine

The Best Soft Sugar Cookie Recipe

Filed Under: Sweets & Dessert | Updated: January 13, 2020 | 14 Comments

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This soft sugar cookie recipe is a must-bake for the holidays! The cookies are light and fluffy, making them perfect for homemade buttercream frosting!

This soft sugar cookie recipe is a must-bake for the holidays! The cookies are light and fluffy, making them perfect for buttercream frosting and sprinkles!I don’t know about you, but mom always made thin cut-out sugar cookies with frosting for our holiday cookies. And while I love cut-out cookies as much as the next girl; I have a deep appreciation for a thick and soft sugar cookie too! There’s just something about a cookie you can really sink your teeth into, am I right?

Well friends, this is thaaaaaaat cookie! And guess what? They’re so simple to make, you’ll want to add them to your list of holiday baking this year and for years to come.

To make this soft sugar cookie recipe, you start by creaming the butter and white sugar together until smooth. Then you add the egg and vanilla extract and stir to combine. Then you toss in the sea salt and baking soda and give it a good stir.

Once that’s all blended in, you fold the flour in, half at a time, and mix the dough until it’s all just combined. The dough will be pretty soft, but not uber sticky and should pull away from the sides of the bowl.

Then, using a 3 tablespoon size cookie scoop, you scoop the dough onto prepared baking sheets and bake them for 10 short minutes. When they come out of the oven, it’s soft sugar cookie perfection! You’ll want to let them cool completely before topping with frosting and sprinkles, of course.

And also, if you find yourself searching for the perfect sugar cookie frosting to top this soft sugar cookie recipe, THIS IS IT RIGHT HERE!

This soft sugar cookie recipe is a must-bake for the holidays! The cookies are light and fluffy, making them perfect for buttercream frosting and sprinkles!

Things to remember when baking this soft sugar cookie recipe:

  • This recipe only makes about 14 cookies, but you can easily double it to make 28.
  • The cookies need to be baked on parchment paper or they will likely run and become REALLY LARGE.
  • And along those same lines, please let the cookies sit on the cookie sheets for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool.
  • Because these cookies are light and soft, they dry out quickly. The cookies should be eaten within 2-3 days or you can pop them in the freezer (with or without frosting is just fine!).

This soft sugar cookie recipe is a must-bake for the holidays! The cookies are light and fluffy, making them perfect for buttercream frosting and sprinkles!Aside from the fact that these cookies are soft and mouthwateringly delicious; my favorite thing about this soft sugar cookie recipe is that it can literally become your go-to “drop sugar cookie” recipe for any occasion.

Just by changing the color of the frosting or the theme of the sprinkles, you could have a thick, chewy, soft sugar cookie for any event or celebration! #winning

This soft sugar cookie recipe is a must-bake for the holidays! The cookies are light and fluffy, making them perfect for buttercream frosting and sprinkles!Perfect for holiday baking or even everyday festivities, this soft sugar cookie recipe will win you over! The cookies are soft and lightly sweet, perfect for topping with your favorite homemade buttercream frosting and sprinkles!

The best soft sugar cookies! Make the in one bowl and in under 30 minutes!

The Best Soft Sugar Cookie Recipe

An easy one-bowl recipe for the best soft sugar cookies. The cookies are soft and fluffy Lofthouse style cookies.
4.88 from 8 votes
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Course: Sweets & Dessert
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 14 cookies
Calories: 160kcal
Author: Kristine
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 1 TBS milk
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 cups flour
Instructions
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, cream butter and sugar together until smooth and light colored.
  • Add egg, milk, and extracts and mix until smooth.
  • Stir in sea salt and baking soda.
  • Add flour, half and a time, stirring until fully combined.
  • Using a 3 TBS cookie scoop, scoop dough onto cookie sheets at least 2 inches apart. 
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, rotating halfway through.
  • Let cookies cool on the cookie sheet for 5-10 minutes prior to transferring to a wire rack.
  • When cookies are completely cool, frost with buttercream frosting (optional).
  • Store in an airtight container for 2-3 days or freeze.
Notes
*I only get 6 cookies per half-sheet baking pan.
**You can also use a 1.5 TBS cookie sheet to make 24 cookies or double the recipe to make 28 large cookies.
***Cookies may be frozen with or without frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 24.6g | Protein: 2.1g | Fat: 6.2g | Saturated Fat: 3.8g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 183mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 12.7g | Iron: 0.7mg
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  1. Farwin

    January 14, 2019 at 2:12 pm

    Sugar cookies are a must for holiday baking! These look abolutely gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Kristine

      January 14, 2019 at 2:30 pm

      I totally agree with you, Farwin! Thank you so much!

      Reply
  2. lola@cheflolaskitchen

    January 14, 2019 at 2:20 pm

    My children are big fans of cookies! They’ll surely crave for these as soon as they see them. Love it Kristine.

    Reply
    • Kristine

      January 14, 2019 at 2:31 pm

      Thank you so much Lola, mine are too! I’m getting excite to do some heart shaped ones for Valentines Day! Do you bake all year long or only during the holidays?

      Reply
  3. Claudia Lamascolo

    January 14, 2019 at 3:07 pm

    Who doesn’t love sugar cookies?! I can you tell you that they’re my husband’s favorite of all-time. The kids lick the frosting off. LOL! I love how much these look like spring, it makes me feel like summer is right around the corner!

    Reply
    • Kristine

      January 14, 2019 at 3:24 pm

      Oh my gosh Claudia, here too! My kids have always gone for the frosting first, haha! I love the cookies myself. Thank you so much, I’m counting down the days until Valentine’s Day baking – I’ll be making these heart shaped and pink and red! ❤️?

      Reply
  4. Mike Hultquist

    January 14, 2019 at 3:53 pm

    These really are the best. They came out so soft! Everyone wanted the recipe, LOL. You get all the credit. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kristine

      January 14, 2019 at 5:46 pm

      Thanks Mike – I totally agree with you! I’m thrilled to hear they were such a hit! ☺️

      Reply
  5. Taylor Kiser

    January 14, 2019 at 5:14 pm

    These soft sugar cookies look melt in my mouth delicious! I can see these being on repeat and not just for the holidays!

    Reply
    • Kristine

      January 14, 2019 at 5:47 pm

      Heck yes, Taylor – me too! I mean I hardly ever stop baking, but I definitely wouldn’t quit sugar cookies, especially these! All. Year. Long. ☺️

      Reply
  6. Jeannette

    January 16, 2019 at 9:20 pm

    The cookies are amazing! Thank you! My family loved them too!

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    • Kristine

      January 24, 2019 at 3:30 pm

      Hey Jeannette! I love it! Thank you so much. I’m so glad everyone enjoyed them. They’re a favorite over here for sure! ?

      Reply
  7. Hannah K.

    January 29, 2019 at 11:50 am

    Hello! I was wondering where the Milk comes in? Its in the ingredients list but not the instructions. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kristine

      January 29, 2019 at 11:53 am

      Hey Hannah! Oh my gosh, thanks for catching that! It goes in with the egg and extracts. I’ll amend the recipe card right now! Happy baking! XO

      Reply

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