Super Soft Sugar Cookie Recipe

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Perfectly soft and chewy sugar cookies that don't require cookie cutters or a rolling pin!

I love soft sugar cookies! That is one treat I have NO control of. If you are looking for an easy sugar cookie recipe, you have got to try these cookies!

Serves: 36

Super Soft Sugar Cookies

Soft and chewy sugar cookies that come out perfect every time!

10 minPrep Time

10 minCook Time

20 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
    • Frosting:
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1/2 Tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 Tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
  2. Mix in eggs and vanilla until combined.
  3. Add salt, baking powder and flour and mix until well incorporated.
  4. Cover dough bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for one hour.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  7. Roll cookies into 1-inch balls and flatten with the bottom of a drinking glass until 1/4-inch thick.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until slightly golden brown on the bottom.
  9. Let cool completely.
  10. In a stand mixer or large mixing bowl, beat together powdered sugar and butter until creamy. Mix in vanilla and milk until smooth.
  11. Frost cooled cookies with frosting and top with sprinkles, if desired.
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77 Responses to “Super Soft Sugar Cookie Recipe”

  2. Susan Rasmussen
    Made these for Memorial Day and my family loved them. I'm always on the look out for soft cookies, and these were wonderful. I used cream in the frosting and it also was delicious. It's great to have a sugar cookie recipe that I don't have to roll out and cut. Thanks so much.
    May 27, 2015 at 8:25 am
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  6. Amber
    I made this recipe for my family as a little desert. Sadly, I found that the cookies tasted too much like baking soda. I would not bake this recipe again, but if I were to, I would not use as much baking soda and also add sugar to the cookie dough recipe.
    January 21, 2016 at 1:49 am
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    • Cyd
      There are adjustments you can make with high altitude baking. I'm not sure what altitude you are at, but here are some links that may be helpful to you - http://www.bhg.com/recipes/how-to/bake/baking-at-high-altitudes/ http://www.pillsburybaking.com/bakers-corner/baking-basics/methods/high-altitude-baking
      November 22, 2016 at 4:38 pm
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  25. mmartin
    I am new to cookie making and my cookies turned into a blob. They felt too soft and were melting in my hand I feel like I followed the instructions. I am trying again to see if they turn out better maybe I should add more flour? I sure hope I don't get berated like the last person that made an honest mistake and mentioned here. Honestly I felt like I was reading comments from Gordon Ramsey
    January 7, 2017 at 6:56 am
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  27. Grace Smith
    Haven't made them yet but going by the comments I'm going to, this morning! My daughter loves the frosted cookies that are so popular at stores right now, but I can't see paying those crazy prices so now I'll try yours. I will be back to post my results...
    November 17, 2017 at 10:01 am
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    • Cyd
      You could reduce the amount of vanilla. You can color the frosting any color you want too. That is always a hit with the kids. I'm so glad they turned out and you had fun with 3 year old twins. The twins in our family just turned 2 on Dec 26. Such a fun age and with twins it's double the fun!! Have a Happy New Year!
      December 29, 2017 at 2:33 pm
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    • Coco
      If you want pure white cookies, you could use white vanilla extract instead, tastes the same but doesn't give light colored baking an off-white color.... you could also go a different route and use almond extract or coconut extract, a few drops of food coloring for color, the possibilities are endless. :)
      February 7, 2018 at 8:24 am
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  34. LuLuLaru
    I just made these for my son to take to school. Best soft sugar cookie recipe yet. Great to find one that I don't have to roll out and cut. They are kid approved from my family. I didn't have any problems with the cookie recipe being dry, or the cookies being dry. Perfect!! Many thanks!!! :)
    March 14, 2018 at 9:01 am
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  37. Silvia
    Just made the cookie dough .....for me it’s like sticky dough/batter .... is this normal ? I plan on leaving it overnight in fridge and rolling it out tomorrow to cut into bunny shapes... I feel like I did something wrong ?! Used the handheld mixer 😞😞😞 help!
    March 30, 2018 at 8:56 pm
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  38. Mayra
    I made this recipe for my daughters and OMG!!!! The cookies are amazing, fluffy and soft. This is the best recipe I’ve ever come across for sugar cookies. Follow the recipe to the “T” and you will get scrumptious and out of this world sugar cookies.
    May 29, 2018 at 2:08 pm
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  40. Mia Moreno
    I tried the recipe it was pretty good as a basic muffin recipe. If you are the type who like t sweet I would advise for you to put at least 7x the amount it states. But besides that it was pretty good, it’s going to be breakfast as it turned out tasting like a plain pancake. Maybe next time I’ll add some fruits.
    August 20, 2018 at 4:23 pm
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  41. Lisa
    My daughter made these cookies and when she went to make the frosting she had problems. 3 Tbsps of butter to 2.5 cups of icing sugar does not mix up creamy. Am I missing something because most people are raving and no one seems to be having the same issue. Wondering what we are doing wrong. Thanks!
    August 23, 2018 at 2:13 pm
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