Drop Sugar Cookies Recipe 🍪
Overview:
These Drop Sugar Cookies are a timeless classic, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings in a jiffy! With a prep time of just 15 minutes and a total time of 30 minutes, you’ll have a batch of delicious cookies ready to enjoy. This recipe yields a whopping 6 dozen cookies, making it ideal for gatherings, parties, or simply stocking up your cookie jar. Plus, with simple ingredients and easy steps, even beginner bakers can whip up these treats with ease.
- Category: Drop Cookies 🍪
- Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, < 30 Mins
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Based on 7 reviews)
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 937.7
- Fat: 48.7g
- Saturated Fat: 29.9g
- Cholesterol: 193.2mg
- Sodium: 409.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 114.9g
- Fiber: 2.4g
- Sugar: 50.5g
- Protein: 11.4g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 4 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 1 tsp | Baking powder |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 1 tsp | Ground cardamom or nutmeg (optional) |
| 1 1/2 cups | Unsalted butter |
| 1 1/2 cups | Sugar |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 2 tbsp | Milk |
| 2 tsp | Vanilla extract |
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
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Prepare dry ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and either ground cardamom or nutmeg. Mix well and set aside.
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Cream butter and sugar: In a separate large bowl, beat the unsalted butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
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Incorporate wet ingredients: Add the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until well combined.
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Combine dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just blended. Be careful not to overmix.
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Drop cookie dough: Using a level tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto two lightly greased cookie sheets, spacing them apart to allow for spreading.
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Flatten and decorate: Gently flatten each cookie dough mound with a fork. For an extra festive touch, decorate with sprinkles if desired.
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Bake: Place the cookie sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly browned.
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Cool and store: Once baked, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container. These cookies also freeze well for future enjoyment.
Tips:
- For a classic sugar cookie flavor, omit the cardamom or nutmeg.
- Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easier creaming with the sugar.
- Don’t overmix the dough to maintain a tender texture in the cookies.
- Feel free to customize the cookies with your favorite add-ins, such as chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried fruit.
Enjoy Your Homemade Drop Sugar Cookies! 🍪✨
