Drop Sugar Cookies Recipe

Drop sugar cookies stacked on a white plate.

4.80 from 10 votes

Indulge in the effortless charm of Drop Sugar Cookies! Rolled in sparkling sugar for that perfect crunch, these cookies offer a chewy center that's irresistible at any gathering.

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Total Time30

Course: Cookies

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: cookies

Calories: 108kcal

Author: Andrea

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup butter
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional Granulated Sugar for rolling
Sprinkles optional for rolling

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius).
In a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar together until fluffy, and scrape down the sides if needed.
Add in the egg and vanilla and mix for another minute.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the dry ingredients into the mixer with the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
Scoop the dough into your desired cookie size, about 1 ½ tablespoons each, and roll them in granulated sugar or sprinkles if you prefer.
Bake for 11 – 13 minutes until the tops of the cookies crack. Note that the cookies will still be light in color all around, which will keep them soft and chewy.
Set them aside to cool and once cooled, serve and enjoy!

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Notes

STORE your Easy Sugar Cookies in an airtight container on your counter at room temperature; they will stay fresh for up to a week. To FREEZE, store them in your freezer for up to 3 months—either the dough or the baked cookies.

To THAW, leave them at room temperature for a few hours or overnight. To REHEAT, place the cookies on a baking sheet in a preheated oven at 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150 degrees Celsius) for 5-10 minutes or until warmed through.

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