Cracked Sugar Cookies
Perfectly sweet and irresistibly soft, Cracked Sugar Cookies are a nostalgic treat that will delight cookie lovers of all ages. Featuring a buttery dough infused with vanilla and a hint of tang from cream of tartar, these cookies are rolled in sugar before baking to create their signature textured, glistening finish. With a crackled top and lightly crisp edges that give way to a tender, melt-in-your-mouth center, they strike the perfect balance of texture and flavor. Ready in just 25 minutes, these classic cookies are easy to make and ideal for everything from holiday platters to everyday snacking. Bake up a batch of these timeless favorites, and let the aroma fill your kitchen! Keywords: cracked sugar cookies, soft sugar cookies, easy cookie recipe, buttery cookies, baking cookies.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar (for dough)
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 1 piece large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and 1.5 cups of granulated sugar together with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat until fully combined and smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
Scoop out approximately 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Repeat with the remaining dough.
Pour 0.25 cup of granulated sugar into a small bowl. Roll each dough ball in the sugar, coating it completely.
Place the sugar-coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops appear cracked. Avoid over-baking to ensure a soft center.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your delicious cracked sugar cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3472 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.0 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.1 g | 290% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 434 mg | 145% | |
| Sodium | 1313 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 604.2 g | 220% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 352.1 g | ||
| Protein | 41.2 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 102 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 16.6 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 719 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
