Indulge in the pillowy perfection of Soft Drop Sugar Cookies, the ultimate treat for cookie lovers craving a touch of homemade comfort. This easy-to-make recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract to create irresistibly tender cookies with a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Requiring just 15 minutes of prep time, these classic cookies are the perfect combination of simplicity and sweetness. The dough comes together effortlessly with a mix-and-drop technique—no rolling or cutting required—making it ideal for both novice and seasoned bakers. With a baking time of just 10 minutes, you'll have a batch of 36 golden, beautifully domed cookies ready to enjoy in no time. Perfect for everyday treats, festive occasions, or gift-giving, these cookies are best served fresh with a cold glass of milk or alongside your favorite hot beverage.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Add the eggs, one at a time, to the creamed butter and sugar mixture, beating well after each addition.
Mix in the vanilla extract and milk until fully combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients (flour mixture) into the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are set and lightly golden. The centers should remain soft.
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.
Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Enjoy!
Calories |
2414 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 13.6 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 375 mg | 125% | |
| Sodium | 1337 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 533.4 g | 194% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 303.2 g | ||
| Protein | 44.0 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 135 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 15.9 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 524 mg | 11% | |
*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.