Sugar Cookies

This sugar cookie recipe is quick and easy to make with simple ingredients. They are delicious plain or with candies mixed in. My friend uses chocolate mints on top, and they taste great!

Cooking time

30 minutes
  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Stir flour, baking soda, and baking powder together in a small bowl.
  3. Beat sugar and butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth.
  4. Beat in egg and vanilla.
  5. Gradually blend in flour mixture.
  6. Roll dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven until edges are just golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
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