Vanilla Bean Sugar Cookies

Vanilla Bean Sugar Cookies 

These soft and buttery vanilla sugar cookies have a delicate texture and a sweet, crisp exterior thanks to a sugar coating. Perfect for any occasion and easy to prepare.

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour plus 2 tablespoons

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup salted butter, softened at room temperature

1 cup sugar plus 1/4 cup extra sugar for rolling

1 large egg

3 teaspoons vanilla bean paste (or substitute vanilla extract)

Method:

Preheat and prepare:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two cookie sheets with a Silpat mat or parchment paper.

Mix dry ingredients:

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.

Cream butter and sugar:

In a large bowl using an electric mixer, cream the butter and 1 cup of sugar until fluffy, about 1 minute. Beat in the egg and vanilla until well combined.

Combine dough:

Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in half-cup increments, mixing after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is incorporated.

Shape and coat:

Using a small ice cream scoop, form dough balls. Roll each ball in the extra 1/4 cup sugar, then place them on the prepared cookie sheets about 2 inches apart.

Bake and cool:

Bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes, until they have lightly spread. Allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serving Information:

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Bake Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: Approximately 24 cookies