Original Girl Scout Cookies Recipe

A buttery, crisp sugar cookie from the original 1922 Girl Scout recipe. Easy to make, perfect for stamping or cutting into shapes for any occasion.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Servings: cookies

Calories: 87kcal

1 cup salted butter softened (if using unsalted butter, add ½ teaspoon salt to the recipe)
⅔ cup granulated sugar (reduced from 1 cup in the original recipe)
1 large egg (reduced from 2 eggs in original recipe)
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder (reduced from 2 tsps)

Get Recipe Ingredients

Cream butter and sugar; add the egg and vanilla and beat until well incorporated. Finally, mix in the flour and baking powder until incorporated. Divide the dough in half, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 375℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll the dough to about ¼-inch thick. Cut into shapes, transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet, and dust with granulated sugar.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges begin to turn golden.