Ultimate Sugar Bliss: Irresistibly Perfect Sugar Cookies Recipe

The World’s Best Sugar Cookies 🍪

Recipe Overview:

• Cook Time: 14 minutes
• Prep Time: 2 hours
• Total Time: 2 hours and 14 minutes
• Servings: Approximately 80 cookies
• Calories: 84.8 per cookie
• Rating: 4.5 stars based on 13 reviews

Description:

I stumbled upon this incredible sugar cookie recipe in the Houston Chronicle, and let me tell you, it truly lives up to its title as the “World’s Best Sugar Cookies”! With a perfect blend of ingredients and a simple preparation method, these cookies are guaranteed to become your new favorite treat!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Additional sugar for rolling

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready when your cookie dough is prepared.

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2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter and oil until they are well blended and creamy.

3. Add Sugars: Gradually add the powdered sugar and 1 cup of granulated sugar to the butter mixture, continuing to beat until everything is well combined and fluffy.

4. Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until fully incorporated into the mixture.

5. Sift Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt to ensure they are evenly combined and free of any lumps.

6. Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a smooth cookie dough forms.

7. Chill Dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until it’s firm and easy to handle.

8. Shape Cookies: Once chilled, roll the cookie dough into 1-inch balls. Then, roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat it evenly.

9. Flatten Cookies: Place the sugared cookie balls onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Use the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar to gently flatten each cookie to about 2 inches in diameter. Be careful not to flatten them too thin.

10. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-14 minutes, or until they are golden brown around the edges.

11. Cool and Enjoy: Once baked, allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. Then, grab a glass of milk and indulge in these delightful treats!

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 84.8
• Total Fat: 5.2g
• Saturated Fat: 1.9g
• Cholesterol: 11.4mg
• Sodium: 48.5mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 8.8g
• Fiber: 0.2g
• Sugar: 4g
• Protein: 0.8g

Tips and Tricks:

• For extra flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to the sugar coating before rolling the cookie balls.
• Make sure not to skip the chilling step, as it helps the dough firm up and prevents the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
• Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze them for longer storage.

These sugar cookies are perfect for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to afternoon snacks. Their melt-in-your-mouth texture and irresistible sweetness make them a timeless classic that everyone will love!