Bake cookies with kids is one of the classic mom moves you can make to create beautiful memories with them. From the moment the flour fights start, the fun begins! So, let’s make this easy sugar cookies recipe.
Baking with your little ones calls for an easy recipe and a delicious cookie reward that they will love after all the hard work they have done. And sugar cookies recipe are the perfect choice for that!
Made with simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, these buttery, sugary cookies are a superhit among kids and adults alike. For bonus fun activities, you can also let the kids get creative and decorate the cookies with sprinkles, colorful icings, and glitter.
And the best part? As the toasty aroma of the cookies fills up your kitchen, you will see anticipation sparkling in their eyes. In the whole process of baking, you will be making sweet memories together that will last a lifetime!
How To Customize These Easy and Delicious Sugar Cookie Recipes?
Let your personality speak(or scream!) through the best sugar cookie recipe! My recipe for cookies includes minimal ingredients that are easily available. You can customize it to the top of the basic cookies as per your preference. Here are some variations ideas you can try at home:
Flavor
Mint, orange, lime- which one is your favorite? You can include any of these flavorings in the sugar cookies if you want!
Add these delicious flavorings to your cookies, and watch them become your kid’s favorites as well! There are a wide range of flavors available, including lemon, cinnamon, orange, ginger, etc. Just add the fruit juice or spice to the dough before shaping and baking them. Start with a small amount first for the best result and then adjust to taste.
Texture
To make things a little bit more interesting, you can use a different type of flour, such as wheat or cake flour, for a nuttier or softer texture. For a creamier texture, you can add white chocolate or milk chocolate.
If you are craving for a crunch while taking a bite, consider adding almonds, pecans, walnuts or rolled oats. You can also add shredded coconut or biscuit crumbs to make the cookies for added flavor.
Decorate
Make your cookie sparkle with decorations! You can use cookie cutters and create fun shapes for the kids. Glossy icings help decorate the cookies with different designs and patterns on the cookies.
You can also use frostings with flavors such as vanilla, butterscotch, chocolate, etc. To create visual appeal, you can add small candy pieces like M&Ms, candy corn, and colored sugar crystals.
Stuffing
You can stuff your Sugar Cookie Recipe with delicious fruit jams like strawberry, raspberry, and apricot. For a nutty flavor, you can use peanut butter or Nutella fillings. If you are a marshmallow fan like me, you can add a small quantity of marshmallows to the dough before baking.
To add a bit of sweetness, use cream cheese or caramel sauce as filling. Make sure to seal the dough properly before putting it into the oven.
Diet-Friendly
Love cookies, yet want an excuse before making them? Well, you can make these cookies as healthy as you want! Instead of whole flour, use oat flour to make a healthier version of the cookies. Also, you can use honey or maple syrup instead of white sugar as a natural sweetener.
Recipe Card
Easy Sugar Cookies Recipe | Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 / 250 g & 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour.
- 1 tsp / 4 g Baking Powder.
- ¼ tsp / 1 ½ g Salt.
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup / 227 g Butter (Softened.)
- 1 cup / 200 g Granulated Sugar.
- 1 large-size Egg.
- 1 tsp / 5 ml Vanilla Essence.
Equipments
Instructions
Prepare Dry Ingredients
- Take a mixing bowl and add 2 ¾ cups of all-purpose flour. Sprinkle 1 tsp of baking powder and ¼ tsp of salt over the flour.
- Whisk all the dry ingredients together and set the bowl aside for later use.
Beat Butter and Sugar
- Take another bowl and add 1 cup of softened butter and 1 cup of sugar to it.
- Using an electric beater, beat for about 2-3 minutes on medium speed. Move the bowl in a circular motion to ensure even beating.
- Add Egg and Vanilla Essence
- Crack 1 large egg over the mixture, and add 1 tsp of vanilla essence to the bowl.
- Whisk again to mix until combined.
Add Dry Ingredients
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture you have prepared earlier to the wet ingredients. Add only a small portion at a time.
- Gently mix the ingredients on low speed with the beater until just combined.
- Continue adding in small portions and beating until all the flour mixture is just combined.
Prepare For Baking
- Using a spatula, scrape down the sides of the bowl and gather the sugar cookie dough in the center.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Using a cookie scoop, scoop out one-third of the batter and place it on the baking tray. With the given measurements in this recipe, you will be able to make 24 cookies.
- Place the cookies in a way so that there’s enough space between them.
Bake, Cool and Enjoy!
- Preheat the oven to 350° degrees Fahrenheit or 180° degrees Celsius.
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until the edges turn golden brown in color.
- Once baked, remove the tray from the oven and transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool off.
- Take a delicious bite and enjoy the melt-in-your-mouth sugar cookies!
