Name: Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 cup butter (cold); 1 ½ cups granulated sugar; 2 egg yolks; 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 cups flour; 2 tsp baking soda

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So if you really think about it, there are SO many types of sugar cookies. Soft and chewy, thin and crispy, cut-out, Lofthouse, frosting-covered, and so on. Most people have their preferences but some people eat any type of cookie. Personally, I have a preference; crispy on the edges and chewy in the center.

THE SUGAR COOKIES EXPLAINED:

Extremely buttery sugar cookie dough baked until golden, crispy on the edges, and chewy in the center.

HOW TO MAKE THESE COOKIES:

Preheat the oven to 350 F and line cookie sheet parchment paper.

Beat the cold butter and both sugars in a stand mixer on medium speed with a towel over for cover- it will get messy if you don’t. Let mix until fluffy, about 5 minutes.

Add egg yolks and vanilla extract and mix on low for 30 seconds. Mix in flour, salt, and baking soda until just combined.

Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop the dough balls on a cookie sheet about 2 inches apart- both next to each other and on top of each other. There should be 6-8 balls of dough on the cookie sheet.

Bake for 12-14 minutes and let cool on a cookie sheet for 5-10 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack or enjoy!

grocery list:

butter
sugar
egg yolks
vanilla extract
butter extract
salt
flour
baking soda

equipment list:

click here to purchase the equipment listed below

stand mixer
cookie sheet
medium cookie scoop

FAQS:

How do I store these cookies?

They can be stored in a Ziploc bag or airtight container at room temperature for up to 4-5 days.

Scaling- Double/triple or half the recipe (how to/what not to do/why)

This recipe can be tripled, doubled, and halved!

Can this recipe be gluten-free/vegan or can any of the ingredients be substituted for other dietary restrictions?

Unfortunately, it is not my specialty. However, there are many bloggers who specialize in gluten-free, vegan, nut-free, dairy-free, etc. desserts and I recommend giving them a try!

Sugar Cookies

5 from 1 vote

Buttery, chewy sugar cookies

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 12 cookies

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

1 cup butter cold
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
2 egg yolks
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups flour
2 tsp baking soda

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Method

Preheat the oven to 350 F and line cookie sheet parchment paper.
Beat the cold butter and both sugars in a stand mixer on medium speed with a towel over for cover- it will get messy if you don’t. Let mix until fluffy, about 5 minutes.
Add egg yolks and vanilla extract and mix on low for 30 seconds. Mix in flour, salt, and baking soda until just combined.
Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop the dough balls on a cookie sheet about 2 inches apart- both next to each other and on top of each other. There should be 6-8 balls of dough on the cookie sheet.
Bake for 12-14 minutes and let cool on a cookie sheet for 5-10 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack or enjoy!

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