Easy Sugar Cookies

5 from 6 votes

Ready for a sweet treat that's simple to make? Our drop sugar cookies are just the right mix of crispy edges and soft centers to delight everyone in your home!

Prep Time15

Cook Time12

Total Time27

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Drop Sugar Cookie

Servings: cookies

Author: Caytlin McCleery

Ingredients

1 cup salted butter softened
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup cream cheese
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 large egg
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and cream cheese together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes. Add the corn syrup, vanilla extract, almond extract, and egg. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure everything is well incorporated.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed until just combined.
Using a spoon or cookie scoop, portion out dough into balls, using approximately 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are just starting to turn golden. The centers will remain soft.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the pan for 2–3 minutes to set. Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely before serving or storing.

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