Chewy Bakery-Style Sugar Cookies
These chewy, drop-style sugar cookies require no chilling, so they're quick and easy to make, and always a favorite. Rolling them in sanding sugar before baking give them a bit of sparkle and a crunchy texture that everyone loves.
Servings: 2 dozen
Calories: 198kcal
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3/4 cup sanding sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolks and vanilla and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour, mixture mixing until just combined. Place the sanding sugar in a small bowl.
- Roll dough into walnut sized balls, then roll the balls in the sanding sugar to coat. Place on prepared baking sheets, 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just golden. Do not overbake. Let cool on cookie sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 159mg | Sugar: 19g