Sugar Cookies Recipe
By: McCormick Kitchens
Made With:
Whether you're craving a sweet treat or baking for the holidays, you can't go wrong with our sugar cookies recipe. These classic cookies glisten with sugar crystals and feature pillowy soft centers and delicately crisp edges. The perfect mix of flavors comes from the butter, vanilla extract, and cream of tartar, with the latter ingredient adding just a touch of tang and well-balanced sweetness. They’re perfect for all of your cookie exchanges and make an ideal festive treat — or anytime a cookie craving strikes! While these scrumptious sugar cookies are delicious as-is, they're also a delight to customize for any holiday or special occasion. They're simple enough for kids to decorate on their own with icing, but they can also be spruced up for an elegant affair with embellishments and sugar crystals. If you're craving even more buttery, sweet desserts, be sure to check out our recipes for Vanilla Mousse, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, and Red Velvet Cake.
Whether you're craving a sweet treat or baking for the holidays, you can't go wrong with our sugar cookies recipe. These classic cookies glisten with sugar crystals and feature pillowy soft centers and delicately crisp edges. The perfect mix of flavors comes from the butter, vanilla extract, and cream of tartar, with the latter ingredient adding just a touch of tang and well-balanced sweetness. They’re perfect for all of your cookie exchanges and make an ideal festive treat — or anytime a cookie craving strikes! While these scrumptious sugar cookies are delicious as-is, they're also a delight to customize for any holiday or special occasion. They're simple enough for kids to decorate on their own with icing, but they can also be spruced up for an elegant affair with embellishments and sugar crystals. If you're craving even more buttery, sweet desserts, be sure to check out our recipes for Vanilla Mousse, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, and Red Velvet Cake.
Key products
Instructions
- Mix flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Set aside. Beat sugar and butter in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed until well mixed.
- Refrigerate dough 2 hours or until firm.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in additional sugar or Colored Sugar. Place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
- Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 1 minute. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
Related Recipes
