Sugar Cookies
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These simple sugar cookies come together in minutes in the air fryer. They're soft and tender, not crispy. The recipe can be easily doubled or tripled. Find the full list of ingredients and air frying steps below.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
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Steps
- 01Beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- 02Add the egg and vanilla. Mix until combined.
- 03Add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until a smooth dough forms. Don't overmix once the flour is in.
- 04Roll into 1-inch balls. Flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar for a clean edge.
- 05Ready for the air fryer in batches of 4 to 6.
These are soft, tender sugar cookies, not the crispy snapping kind. If you want them crispier, flatten them thinner before cooking. For decorated cookies, let them cool completely before icing.
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How to Air Fry It
- 01Preheat the air fryer to 325°F (165°C) and place a perforated parchment liner in the basket.
- 02Place store-bought ready-to-bake sugar cookie dough rounds onto the liner, spacing them evenly apart.
- 03Air fry at 325°F (165°C) for 8 minutes until the edges just start to turn golden brown.
- 04Leave the cookies in the basket for 3 minutes to set up, as they will be very soft when the cooking time finishes.
- 05Carefully remove with a spatula and let cool completely before frosting or eating.
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Meal Prep
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 5 days. Reheat at 300°F (150°C) for 2 minutes to refresh. Also freeze well for 2 months.
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