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Drop Sugar Cookies

Drop Sugar Cookies

These drop sugar cookies are soft, buttery, and easy to make with simple ingredients.
They require minimal effort and deliver classic flavor with a perfect balance of texture.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 16 Cookies
Calories: 135
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Additional granulated sugar for rolling

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper or silicone liners
  • Cookie scoop
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners so the cookies do not stick.
  2. Beat the softened butter and sugar together in a large bowl for about 2 minutes until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and creamy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, then mix until fully combined and smooth.
  4. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, then mix gently until a soft dough forms, scraping the bowl as needed.
  5. Scoop the dough into even portions and roll them into balls, then coat each ball in granulated sugar for a lightly crisp exterior.
  6. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each one to allow for spreading.
  7. Bake until the tops look crinkled and the edges turn lightly golden while the centers remain soft.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet briefly before transferring them to a rack to cool completely.

Notes

These cookies are the kind you can rely on whenever you need something simple and satisfying.
Easy to make and always delicious, they’re a great addition to any baking routine.