Basic Sugar Cookies - Tried and True Since 1960

Try this vintage recipe for sugar cookies that's very adaptable and only uses a few pantry ingredients. Read the cook's notes for hints to turn out perfect sugar cookies every time. Kids can have fun helping to roll, cut, and decorate.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 81 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 cups self-rising flour
• 2 eggs at room temperature
• 1 cup white sugar, or more to taste
• 1 cup butter at room temperature
• 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix self-rising flour, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt thoroughly in a bowl; beat at least 5 minutes. Refrigerate dough at least 2 hours to overnight.

Step 3

Roll dough out on a floured work surface using a lightly floured rolling pin; cut cookies out with cutters. Place cookies onto baking sheets.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until cookie bottoms are lightly golden brown, about 15 minutes.