This child-proof sugar cookie recipe is perfect for making with little ones. The dough is easy to handle and the cookies turn out soft and delicious every time. Let your kids get creative with different cookie cutter shapes and decorations for a fun baking experience.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, decorate the cookies with icing, sprinkles, or colored sugar as desired.
