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sugar cookies

A delicious and easy sugar cookie recipe perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2.5 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1.5 cups light brown sugar
  • 1 egg egg
  • 1 egg yolk egg yolk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.33 cup coarse sugar additional for rolling

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg and egg yolk, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Mix in vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients into wet mixture, mixing until combined.
  7. Shape dough into 1.5 tablespoon balls, roll in coarse sugar, and place on baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 4 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.

Notes

Enjoy these classic sugar cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite frosting.