Drop Soft Sugar Cookies
Indulge in the pillowy perfection of Drop Soft Sugar Cookies, a timeless treat that combines a delightfully tender texture with a simple, buttery sweetness. These cookies come together effortlessly with a quick-prep dough that’s subtly flavored with vanilla and baked to soft, golden perfection in just 10 minutes. A hint of whole milk ensures the cookies remain lusciously moist, while a touch of powdered sugar adds a delicate, decorative finish. Perfect for an after-school snack, holiday platter, or casual dessert, these classic sugar cookies are as easy to make as they are to crave. Try this no-fuss recipe for irresistibly soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookies that will quickly become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 piece large egg
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl. Beat until fully incorporated and smooth.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. The dough will be thick but soft.
Add the milk and mix until the dough is smooth and slightly sticky.
Using a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough 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 of the cookies are set but the centers remain soft. Do not overbake.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar for a decorative finish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2799 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.4 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.5 g | 292% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 438 mg | 146% | |
| Sodium | 1772 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 442.0 g | 161% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 234.5 g | ||
| Protein | 36.0 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 127 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 442 mg | 9% | |
*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.
