Drop Sugar Cookies
Soft, sweet, and incredibly easy to make, these Drop Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour Gluten-free all-purpose flour mix can be used with adjustments.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Salted butter can be used, but reduce added salt.
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 none egg For an egg-free version, use a flax egg.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar For dusting before serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In another large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and mix in the vanilla and almond extracts.
- Gradually blend the dry mixture into the wet mixture.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Freeze cookies in a single layer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 50mgSugar: 10g
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