Big Soft Sugar Cookies Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible warmth of these Big Soft Sugar Cookies – perfect for cozy winter nights and special celebrations! This treasured recipe, adapted from an old working mother's magazine, delivers melt-in-your-mouth cookies that are guaranteed to become a family favorite. Get ready for the ultimate sugar cookie experience!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 50 mins

Calories 156.5 kcal

Protein 4g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Big Soft Sugar Cookies

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
baking powder
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
coarse sugar, for sprinkling
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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How to Make Big Soft Sugar Cookies

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease two large baking sheets.
In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon until well combined. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
Beat in 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
Gradually beat in half of the dry ingredients until just combined.
Stir in the remaining dry ingredients with a spoon until just combined. Do not overmix.
Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough (about 2 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 3 inches between each cookie. This will make approximately 24 cookies.
Butter the base of a flat-bottomed glass that is approximately 3 inches wide.
Dip the bottom of the glass into 1/4 cup granulated sugar.
Gently press down on each cookie with the sugared glass to flatten it into a 3-inch round, re-coating the glass with sugar as needed.
Sprinkle cookies with coarse sugar.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the tops spring back when lightly pressed.
Immediately remove cookies from baking sheets and transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

51g

Fat

18g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Big Soft Sugar Cookies?

Big Soft Sugar Cookies takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Big Soft Sugar Cookies?

Big Soft Sugar Cookies has approximately 156.5 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 9 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Big Soft Sugar Cookies?

The key ingredients for Big Soft Sugar Cookies are All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Salt, Baking Powder, Unsalted Butter, Granulated Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.