Basic Cookie Dough Recipe
This basic sugar cookie dough is perfect for cookie cravings. Make a batch and stir in chocolate chips, nuts, toffee, or sprinkles!
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Servings: 36 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter unsalted, softened
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all purpose flour
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the butter until light and fluffy.
- Add the sugar and salt and beat until well combined.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla until well combined
- Gradually add the flour in batches and beat slowly until well combined.
- Chill until ready to bake.
- To make basic sugar cookies, bake in a preheated 350F oven for 8-10 minutes.
- Times may vary based on size, shape, and extra add-ins.
Notes
- Perfect butter temp - Let the butter sit at room temp about 20 minutes to soften but not melt.
- Whip properly - Beat the butter and sugar at least 2 minutes until fluffy. Don't let it get too warm or it will melt.
- Prevent clumps - Fold in the flour in batches so it doesn't form clumps in the dough.
- Chill before baking - Refrigerate the dough at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading.
- Mix-in limits - Don't add more than 2 cups total volume of mix-ins or the cookies won't stick together.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.4mg
