The Best Melt-in-Your-Mouth Sugar Cookies
There’s something magical about a sugar cookie that melts in your mouth—soft, tender, and kissed with golden edges. These cookies are the kind you’d expect to find in a gingham-lined tin in your grandmother’s cupboard or on a delicate plate at a linen-draped tea table in the garden.
I’ve made these so many times with little ones tugging at my apron, and I always come back to this recipe. It’s dependable, simple, and utterly delicious—just like the best things in life. Whether you’re baking for a holiday, tea party, or just to sweeten an ordinary afternoon, these cookies never disappoint.
Ingredients
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Cream the Butter and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This step sets the foundation for a cookie that practically dissolves with every bite.Add Eggs and Vanilla
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. The dough should be soft and satiny.Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture into the butter mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix—this keeps the cookies soft and delicate.Scoop and Bake
Drop the dough by spoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400°F for about 7 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to brown. Watch them closely; you want that perfect golden kiss around the rim.Cool Gently
Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. They're very soft right out of the oven, so handle with care.
A Note from My Kitchen
There’s something comforting about a recipe that stands the test of time—simple ingredients, made with care, shared with love. These melt-in-your-mouth sugar cookies have become a favorite in our home, not just for their taste, but for the memories they help create.
What I love most about this recipe is how versatile it is. You can roll out the dough and cut it into shapes for decorating, making it perfect for holidays, birthdays, or tea parties with little ones. But more often than not, I make them as shabby drop cookies—imperfectly perfect, rustic, and full of charm. I usually scoop them into 1-ounce balls and let them bake just until the edges turn golden. They're soft, buttery, and remind me of simpler times.
Whether you enjoy them plain, with strawberries, or dressed up with icing and sprinkles, these cookies are a little reminder that the sweetest moments are often the simplest. From my cottage kitchen to yours, happy baking.
Brooke
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This sugar cookie recipe is a timeless treasure—soft, rich, and perfect for tea parties or slow Sunday baking. Whether you drop them rustic-style or cut them into delicate shapes, they’re a treat that melts in your mouth and warms the heart.