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Soft Sugar Cookies
Soft sugar cookies that taste straight from a bakery—because they basically are. This tried-and-true recipe features a chillable, make-ahead dough that’s soft, chewy, and endlessly adaptable.
👥 28 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 4h 8m⏳ Prep: 4h🔥 Cook: 8 min👤 Cambrea Gordon📖 cambreabakes
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- baking sheet
- bowl
- whisk
- mixing bowl
- pan
- oven
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cream of tartar. Set aside.
3
In a stand mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about ⏱️ 3 minutes.
4
Scrape down the bowl, then mix in the egg, egg yolk, heavy cream, and vanilla.
large egg (room temperature)1large egg yolk (room temperature)1heavy cream (room temperature)2 tablespoons
5
Scrape down the bowl again and mix in the flour mixture and sprinkles, if using. The dough should be soft but scoopable and hold its shape. If it feels loose, shiny, or spreads when scooped, mix in 1–2 tablespoons (8–15 g) of flour before chilling.
6
Cover the top of the bowl with plastic wrap and chill it in the fridge for ⏱️ 30 minutes.
7
Once chilled, scoop the mixture into two tablespoon-sized balls, roll each between your palms, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
8
Wrap the pan tightly with plastic wrap and chill the cookie dough in the fridge for a minimum of ⏱️ 3-4 hours, preferably overnight for thicker centers.
9
When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C.
10
Roll each cookie in granulated sugar, then bake until the tops look set with little to no color for the softest, gooiest texture, about ⏱️ 8-9 minutes. They should still look pale when you pull them from the oven. If you prefer a firmer or more well-done cookie, continue baking until the edges turn lightly golden.
11
Immediately after baking, sprinkle the tops with more sugar, then let the pan cool on a wire rack. Once the cookies are completely cool, you can remove them from the pan.
Nutrition Facts
calories
148 kcal
fat Content
7 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
0.3 g
sugar Content
12 g
sodium Content
126 mg
protein Content
2 g
trans Fat Content
0.2 g
cholesterol Content
29 mg
carbohydrate Content
21 g
saturated Fat Content
4 g
unsaturated Fat Content
2.3 g
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