Classic Sugar Cookies Recipe

The Spruce Eats
Serves: 20 Save

Ingredients (8)

  • 8 ounces (1 cup) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1/4 cup milk, plus more for brushing the cookies
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 cups (400 grams) cake flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

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