Incredibly Easy Drop Sugar Cookies
Whip up a batch of joy with these **Incredibly Easy Drop Sugar Cookies**, the perfect treat for both beginner bakers and seasoned cookie enthusiasts! These soft and slightly chewy cookies come together in just 15 minutes of prep time using pantry staples like butter, sugar, and vanilla extract, making them a go-to recipe for any occasion. With no rolling or cookie cutters required, these delightful drop cookies maintain a rustic charm and can be customized with decorative sugar or sprinkles for a festive touch. Whether you’re baking for a holiday, a party, or a simple weeknight dessert, these quick and easy sugar cookies are sure to become a family favorite. Plus, they stay irresistibly fresh for days, making them ideal for gifting or enjoying all week long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup (softened) unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon milk (optional, for softer cookies)
- 2 tablespoons decorative sugar or sprinkles (optional)
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, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together with a hand or stand mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. If the dough seems too stiff, you can add 1 tablespoon of milk to loosen it slightly.
Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. If desired, sprinkle decorative sugar or sprinkles on top of the cookies before baking.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Be careful not to overbake to keep them soft.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3199 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.0 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.2 g | 291% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 435 mg | 145% | |
| Sodium | 1138 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 543.2 g | 198% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 312.8 g | ||
| Protein | 38.6 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 113 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 456 mg | 10% | |
*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.
