Eternal Sugar Cookie
Soft and chewy sugar cookies with slightly crisp edges, topped with a delicate vanilla sugar glaze and a light dusting of powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
Ingredients
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
While the cookies cool, prepare the vanilla sugar glaze by mixing powdered sugar with milk until smooth and pourable.
Once cookies have cooled slightly, drizzle the vanilla sugar glaze evenly over each cookie.
Stack the glazed cookies neatly on a white ceramic plate and finish with a light dusting of powdered sugar.