Best Sugar Cookies From Scratch
Known best for its simplicity, Sugar Cookies are a traditional American snack known their buttery, tender dough with delicately crisp edges. These cookies are most often associated with family traditions, as they're often served during holidays such as Christmas, Easter, Valentine's Day, and even for birthdays. This recipe will show you how to make this nostalgic snack entirely form scratch, without having to use store-bought cookie dough!
Equipment
- Whisk(s)
- Plastic Spatula (s)
- 2 Large Mixing Bowls
- Parchment Paper
- Baking Sheet(s)
- Measuring Cups/Spoons
- 1 Knife
- 2 TBSP Cookie Scoop
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 Cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 TSP Cream of Tartar
- 1/4 Cup Light Brown Sugar
- 3/4 Cup White Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 TSP Iodized Salt
- 1 TSP Baking Soda
- 14 TBSP Melted Unsalted Butter (3/4 Cup and 2 Tablespoons)
- 2 TSP Vanilla Extract
- 2 Extra Large Egg Yolks
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients (Flour, Baking Soda, Cream of Tartar and Salt) in large mixing bowl.
- Whisk dry ingredients until combined.
- Add butter + sugar in a separate large mixing bowl.
- Whisk butter with sugar until well-combined (approx. 60 seconds).
- Add other wet ingredients (Egg Yolks, Vanilla Extract) to combined Butter + Sugar and whisk for 30 seconds each until combined.
- Add wet ingredients into bowl with dry ingredients and fold until just combined.
- Preheat oven to 350*F and line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Using cookie scoop, place dough onto cookie sheet and ensure they are evenly spaced.
- Place cookie sheet(s) in oven and bake for 10 minutes***.
- Allow cookies to cool before serving.
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Notes
***This recipe was tested using an electric range. Exact cook times may vary slightly if using a gas range.
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