LIGHT SUGAR COOKIES
Lighter Sugar Cookies from The Best Light Recipe from Cooks Illustrated. I am posting this, so I don't misplace it. This includes optional ingredients for lemon or almond versions.
Provided by LEGG Gustafson
Categories Dessert
Time 42m
Yield 24 cookies, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Adjust oven racks to middle postion, preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line two baking sheets with foil or parchment paper.
- Whisk the flours, baking powder and salt together in a medium bowl and set aside.
- Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and one cup of the sugar together at medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 min.,scraping down the sides as needed. Add the egg and vanilla (and 2 tsp.lemon zest or 1/2 tsp.almond extract) and continue to beat at medium speed until combined, about 30 to 60 seconds. Add flour mixture and beat until combined, about 30 to 60 seconds more.
- Place remaining 1/3 cup sugar in a shallow bowl, (with optional lemon zest or almonds.) Working with a level tablespoon of dough each time, roll the dough into balls. (If the dough is too soft refrigerate until firm.) Roll the balls in the sugar and place on baking sheet 2 1/2 inches apart. (12 cookies to a sheet).
- Bake cookies, one tray at a time until edges are golden and centers are just set. (Don't overbake.).
- Cool cookies onthe baking sheets for 5 minutes and serve warm or transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
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Oskurni 1
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea. They're also great for packing in lunches or snacks.
Sk Sowaib
[email protected]I love the way these cookies look with the sprinkles on top. They're so festive and perfect for any occasion.
Lena Lee
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. They're also a fun and easy recipe to make with kids.
Abid Alli
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.
Georgie Luv
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect balance of sweetness and crunch. I love the way they melt in my mouth.
Robert L Tyler
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but these cookies didn't turn out well for me. I followed the recipe exactly, but they were still a disappointment.
Tonmoy Farabi
[email protected]These cookies were a disaster! They were dry and crumbly, and they didn't taste good at all.
Adan Cortes
[email protected]I had trouble getting the cookies to spread in the oven. They ended up being more like thick cookies than light and fluffy ones.
Sarah Heckber
[email protected]These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.
Kara Turrell
[email protected]I've tried many sugar cookie recipes, but this one is my favorite. The cookies are always soft and chewy.
Samir Rai
[email protected]These cookies were easy to make and turned out perfect. I love the light and airy texture.
Ameer Hassim
[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.
YOUSSƒòF mohamed
[email protected]These sugar cookies were a hit with my family! They were so light and fluffy, and the perfect sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.