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Drop Sugar Cookies Recipe

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Deliciously soft and fluffy drop sugar cookies with a creamy texture from cream cheese and butter. These cookies are easy to make, perfect for any occasion, and can be customized with your favorite toppings such as sanding sugar, sprinkles, or chopped nuts.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg (at room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Optional Toppings

  • Sanding sugar
  • Sprinkles
  • Nuts
  • Chopped chocolate

Instructions

  1. Prepare Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
  2. Cream Butter, Cream Cheese, and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to beat the softened butter, room temperature cream cheese, and granulated sugar until the mixture is fluffy and lightened in color, approximately 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  4. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture. Mix just until the dough comes together with no dry flour visible; avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
  5. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap or a bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up for easier handling and improved texture.
  6. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners for easy removal of cookies.
  7. Form and Top Cookies: Using about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie, roll the dough into balls. Roll each ball in your chosen toppings such as sanding sugar, sprinkles, nuts, or chopped chocolate. Place the cookies on the prepared pans, spacing them about 2 inches (5 cm) apart to allow for spreading.
  8. Bake the Cookies: Bake one pan at a time for 14 to 16 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned and the centers are set but still soft.
  9. Cool the Cookies: Remove the pan from the oven and place it on a wire rack. Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them directly to the wire rack to cool completely, which helps them firm up and prevents breakage.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough is essential for preventing the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
  • Using room temperature ingredients helps the dough combine more smoothly for a better texture.
  • Toppings are optional but add fun flavors and textures.
  • For a softer cookie, slightly underbake; for a crisper cookie, bake a minute or two longer.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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