Bake and decorate cookies . Does it get cozier than the smell of freshly baked cookies ? I think not . Fill your home with a pleasant aroma as you create warm and wonderful memories with your children . And in the spirit of hygge , keep it simple with these 3-ingredient sugar cookies .
You ’ ll need :
• 1 cup unsalted butter ( room temperature )
• 1 / 2 cup plus 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar , divided
• 2 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla , optional but recommended
Instructions : 1 . Preheat oven to 325 degrees fahrenheit . 2 . Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper . 3 . In a medium bowl , beat butter and 2 / 3 cup sugar until combined using a handheld mixer .
4 . Add in flour and blend well ( add in the optional vanilla ).
5 . Roll the dough into 1-inch balls . 6 . Gently roll the balls in the remaining 3 tablespoons of sugar until lightly coated ; place on the baking sheets 2 inches apart .
7 . With the bottom of a measuring cup or glass , press down on the balls to flatten .
8 . Bake for 14-16 minutes or until just slightly golden around the edges and on the bottom .
9 . Remove from the oven and let rest on the baking sheets for at least 10-15 minutes ( don ’ t skip this step !) Then eat or transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely .
10 . Decorate if desired !
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