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absolutely the best sugar cookies

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TheOrganizedChef avatar
La Quinta, CA
Updated on Jul 16, 2018

These sugar cookies have a semi-crisp bite to them. That is just like I like them. The butter gives them a rich balance and the addition of the heavy cream assists in the resulting texture. These are by far the best sugar cookie I have ever had, but you decide for yourself. The cookie bakes up very flat and is great for gift giving, as they stack quite nicely for wrapping in cellophane and a ribbon. My advice is to bake plenty if you plan on letting the secret out that you baked them.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield 34 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 cups all purpose flour

How To Make absolutely the best sugar cookies

  • Step 1
    Beat sugar with butter in a mixing bowl.
  • Step 2
    Mix in flour until well blended.
  • Step 3
    Form 1 1/4 inch balls of dough. Place on an ungreased sheet (9 to a sheet). Flatten each ball with a flat bottomed glass dipped in sugar.
  • Step 4
    Bake in a 375 degree oven for up to 11 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Remove from oven and cool for two minutes before transferring with a spatula to a rack to cool completely.
  • Step 6
    Store in an airtight container.
  • Step 7
    Makes 34 simply sweet cookies.
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