Ma-Ma's Sugar Cookies - Classic American Sweet Treat

Indulge in the classic American sweet treat with this delicious and easy recipe for Ma-Ma's Sugar Cookies. These perfectly sweet and buttery cookies are a crowd-pleasing favorite for any occasion. Whether you want to bake them for a family gathering, holiday celebration, or just a sweet treat for yourself, Ma-Ma's Sugar Cookies are always a hit. Get your baking sheets ready and let's make some irresistible cookies!

Ingredients

• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Cream together the softened butter and white sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition.
5. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap them in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
6. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets.
8. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Repeat the rolling, cutting, and baking process with the remaining dough.
10. You can decorate the cooled cookies with icing, sprinkles, or leave them plain. Enjoy!

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