Easy Sugar Cookies
These soft sugar cookies are chewy drop cookies with crisp, buttery edges. They're a simple alternative to cut-out sugar cookies! Decorate your them with icing or sprinkles for any holiday.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened (see notes)
- 1½ cups (285g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) pure vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups (420g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Additional 1/2 cup granulated sugar for finishing
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- 2
Soften the butter in the microwave for 10-12 seconds. Combine the butter with the sugar and beat on medium speed until well creamed together.
- 3
Add the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix into the butter and sugar until the eggs are well beaten.
- 4
In a separate bowl, combine the remaining dry ingredients. Slowly add into the dough and beat on medium-low speed until well combined and dough forms.
- 5
Use a large cookie scoop and portion the dough. Roll each ball of dough in granulated sugar and then place each one about 2 inches apart.
- 6
Bake at 350° F 10-12 minutes. Allow cookie to cool on the baking sheet for several minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely