Name: Vanilla Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 24 cookies
Cuisine: Mediterranean-American
Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 1 large egg; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1/4 cup coarse sugar for rolling

Vanilla Sugar Cookies

By Chef Elena Rossi Founder, Culinary Director & Recipe Developer (@recipestokitchen) · Tested & Updated November 5, 2026

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4. Make-Ahead, Storage & Serving Ideas

Welcome to Part 4 of 4 of my kitchen guide for Vanilla Sugar Cookies. Whether you are meal-prepping for the week ahead or saving leftovers for tomorrow’s lunch, here is how to keep every bite fresh.

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How to Store, Freeze & Reheat

These cookies are wonderful with a glass of cold milk or a cup of espresso for dipping. They also make a lovely gift when stacked in a tin with a ribbon—everyone loves a homemade treat.

To keep them fresh, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. You can also freeze the unbaked dough balls for up to 3 months; just bake them straight from the freezer, adding a minute or two to the bake time.

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Vanilla Sugar Cookies

These vanilla sugar cookies are crisp at the edges, soft in the middle, and bursting with real vanilla flavor. They're simple enough for a weeknight treat but pretty enough for a cookie swap.

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Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time25 mins

Servings24 cookies

CourseDessert

Calories150 kcal

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🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls, roll them in coarse sugar, and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

👩🍳 Chef Elena’s Kitchen Notes & Storage

In my test kitchen, I always chill the dough for 15 minutes before baking—it keeps the cookies from spreading too much. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze the baked cookies for up to 3 months.

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Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving):

Calories: 150 kcalProtein: 2gCarbs: 20gFat: 7gFiber: 0g

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Chef Elena Rossi

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