Galletas De Azucar (Sugar Cookies)
These Sugar Cookies have a buttery, sweet flavor, but what makes them stand out is their beautifully crinkled surface, dusted with just the right amount of sugar. As they bake, the dough spreads and cracks, creating a unique texture that’s both soft and slightly crisp.
- Prep time
- 18 min
- Cook time
- 12 min
- Yield
- 24 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 ¾ cups (358g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 ½ cups (300g) white sugar + more for coating
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and baking powder. Set aside.
- 2
In a separate large bowl, add the butter and cream with a spatula until light and fluffy.
- 3
Gradually add the sugar: Add one third of the sugar and mix together with the butter. Repeat until sugar is mixed and incorporated. Add the egg and vanilla and mix until just combined.
- 4
Gradually add the flour mixture (in thirds) to the butter and mix until incorporated.
- 5
Using an ice cream scoop, scoop out some dough to make a golf sized ball. Roll between your hands and transfer to the sugar bowl. Coat with sugar on all sides.
- 6
Place the dough balls on a large plate and cover with plastic wrap. Chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- 7
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190.5 C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a bowl add extra sugar to coat the cookie dough.
- 8
Transfer the cookie dough balls to the prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
- 9
Bake for 9 to 12 minutes (depends on your oven), until they are golden but not browned. Remove from the oven and place the baking sheet on a cooling rack for 5 minutes. Transfer the cookies to the rack to cool completely.
- 10
Place the cookies in an airtight container with a small piece of bread. This helps maintain their texture and prevents them from getting too soft or stale. Keep them at room temperature in a cool, dry place. Sugar cookies can last about 1 week stored this way.