We’re in the thick of cookie season right now. If you’re asking yourself, do I need another sugar cookie recipe? You do. Trust me, you do.

This isn’t any old sugar cookie, after all.

It’s a slice and bake sugar cookie recipe – just like those festive tubes of Pillsbury dough I bought for a good decade and ate straight from the tube even though I was warned against it. The difference is, these are homemade and rich with vanilla flavor and a buttery, chewy middle.

And would you believe me if I told you they’re only 77 calories each? It’s a holiday miracle of a cookie.

Put this easy sugar cookie recipe on your list of must-bakes! The dough couldn’t be more straight-forward to whip up, and once you form the log, you just wrap it in wax paper, twist the ends and freeze it! That way, you can slice off a few dough rounds any time you’re in the mood for thin, chewy sugar cookies!

Submit Your Favorite Holiday Baking Recipe!
I’m taking part in Facebook’s Holiday Bake-off! Share your favorite holiday baking recipe with me and I’ll bake it LIVE on Facebook!

Here’s what you need to do:

1. Leave a comment below with the name of your favorite holiday baking recipe (you have until FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18 to enter!)
2. I will pick one delicious treat (and email you for the full recipe!) then I’ll bake it in a live broadcast on Facebook, letting everyone know it’s your recipe! Since I’ll be using Facebook’s Q/A feature, you can even ask questions live during the broadcast, too! I’ll post the link, date, and time to watch on Friday!

****UPDATE: Tune in Monday, December 21st at 7:30pm eastern to watch me bake a surprise holiday treat!

 

PrintEasy Slice and Bake Sugar Cookie Recipe

Makes: 18 cookies

Calories per serving: 77

Fat per serving: 3g

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, softened
⅔ cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar until blended. Add the egg and vanilla and mix until smooth. Add the flour and mix until just combined. Shape the dough into a 6-inch-long log, about 2 inches in diameter, and place it on a sheet of wax paper. Roll the dough in the wax paper, twisting the edges to seal it. Freeze until firm, at least 3 hours, and up to 3 months.
To bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet to parchment paper. Remove the dough from the freezer and use a sharp knife or uncoated dental floss to slice the dough into ⅓-inch-thick rounds. Place on the prepared baking sheet, 1 inch apart, and bake until puffed and faintly golden, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Information & Notes:

Calories 77, Fat 3g, Carb 12g, Fiber 0.2g, Sugars 7g, Protein 1g

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