Ingredients
2½ cups (318g) all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
2 sticks (226g) unsalted butter, at cool room temperature
1¼ cups (250g) granulated sugar, plus ¼ cup (50g) for rolling
1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt
Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, cream butter and 1¼ cups sugar until light and fluffy
Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla; mix until combined
Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until just incorporated
Turn dough out onto a floured surface and divide into two discs
Wrap in plastic and chill at least 30 minutes
Roll one disc to ½-inch thickness
Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Cut into desired shapes
Place on parchment-lined baking sheets and sprinkle remaining sugar on top
Bake 8-10 minutes until edges are golden
Let cool on baking sheet 5 minutes before transferring to racks
Notes
Do not skip salt—it balances the sweetness beautifully
Use cold butter for optimal texture
Chill dough thoroughly to prevent spreading
Store in airtight container for up to 5 days
For a gluten-free option, substitute with certified GF all-purpose flour blend
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg