Perfectly Soft Drop Sugar Cookies

5 from 5 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. Prepare a baking sheet by lightly greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
In the bowl of a stand mixer using the whisk attachment, cream together the butter, sugar, and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add the corn syrup, vanilla extract, almond extract, and egg, making sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to mix everything well.
Switch to the paddle or dough hook attachment. Gradually mix in the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda until just combined.
Using a spoon, scoop and shape the dough into balls using about 2 tablespoons per cookie. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the pan for 2 to 3 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.

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