Buttery Drop Sugar Cookies
🕒 Cook Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 20 minutes
🥛 Description: Kids and adults love these very simple, but tasty cookies. Make sure you have a glass of milk handy!
🍪 Recipe Category: Drop Cookies
🔑 Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Kid Friendly, < 30 Mins, For Large Groups
👩🍳 Recipe Yield: 2 dozen cookies
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 155.6
- Fat: 8.5g
- Saturated Fat: 3.6g
- Cholesterol: 19.2mg
- Sodium: 105.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 18.4g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Sugar: 8.4g
- Protein: 1.7g
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup margarine, softened
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
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Cream Butter and Sugars:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, margarine, shortening, sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
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Incorporate Wet Ingredients:
- Beat in the egg until well combined.
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Combine Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually stir in the sifted dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
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Add Milk:
- Blend in the milk to achieve a smooth consistency in the dough.
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Form Cookies:
- Drop teaspoonfuls of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
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Cool and Enjoy:
- Remove from oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
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Serve:
- Once cooled, serve these buttery drop sugar cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!
Tips:
- Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture and consistency.
- You can customize these cookies by adding chocolate chips, nuts, or sprinkles to the dough before baking.
- Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
These buttery drop sugar cookies are perfect for any occasion, from a quick treat for the kids to a dessert table at a large gathering. Their simple yet delicious flavor will make them a favorite in your household!
