How to Make Sugar-Coated Cookies
Step 1: Cream the Butter and Sugar
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This step creates the airy texture that makes your cookies melt in the mouth.
Step 2: Add Egg and Vanilla
Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until well combined. This helps bind the dough while adding flavor richness.
Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the butter mixture, stirring gently until a soft dough forms.
Step 4: Shape the Cookies
Roll small portions of dough into balls (about the size of a walnut). Coat each ball generously in sugar, then place on a lined baking sheet.
Press each cookie lightly with a fork to create a crisscross pattern — this gives them their signature look and helps them bake evenly.
Step 5: Bake to Perfection
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Bake the cookies for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are golden and the tops are slightly cracked.
Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
🍯 Tips for Perfect Cookies
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Don’t overbake: They’ll firm up as they cool, so remove them while slightly soft.
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Chill the dough: If it’s too soft, refrigerate for 15 minutes before shaping.
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Add variety: Dip half in melted chocolate or sprinkle a bit of cinnamon sugar on top.
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Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to a week — or freeze for longer.
☕ Serving Ideas
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Serve warm with coffee, milk, or hot chocolate.
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Pack them in gift boxes for holidays or parties.
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Crumble them over vanilla ice cream for a quick dessert.
🌟 Final Thoughts
These homemade sugar-coated cookies are proof that the simplest recipes can deliver the greatest pleasures. Buttery, golden, and sweetly satisfying, they’re everything you could want in a classic cookie — soft, crumbly, and utterly delicious.
Whether baked for a celebration or as a cozy afternoon treat, these cookies will fill your home with warmth, joy, and that irresistible bakery-fresh aroma.
So preheat your oven, grab your mixing bowl, and treat yourself to these melt-in-your-mouth cookies today!
