Drop Sugar Cookies
Soft, buttery, and irresistibly sweet, Drop Sugar Cookies are the ultimate easy-to-make treat perfect for any occasion. These cookies feature a classic combination of pantry staples like unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract, creating a tender texture with just the right amount of sweetness. Unlike traditional rolled sugar cookies, this recipe skips the extra work—simply drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet and let the oven do the rest. Ready in just under 30 minutes, these cookies boast lightly golden edges with soft, pillowy centers that melt in your mouth. Perfect for sharing or enjoying with a warm cup of tea, these no-fuss cookies are sure to become a household favorite. Whether you’re baking for a holiday gathering or a weeknight dessert, these simple yet delightful cookies hit the sweet spot every time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2.75 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 tablespoon Milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk 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.
Stir in the milk to help the dough come together and achieve the perfect consistency for dropping.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie to allow for spreading.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your delicious drop sugar cookies! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
181 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.6 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 37 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 76 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.5 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.7 g | ||
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 7 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 21 mg | 0% | |
*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.
