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Eight In One Sugar Cookies Recipe

Unlock eight incredible cookie variations from a single, easy-to-make dough! This versatile recipe lets you create Chocolate Chip delights, Coconut Almond bliss, Pecan Balls, zesty Ginger Cookies, colorful Gumdrop treats, warm Fruit & Spice Drops, sunshiney Orange Wafers, and tangy Banana Lemon Drops. One dough, endless possibilities! Get ready to bake up a storm!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 372.8 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Eight In One Sugar Cookies

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How to Make Eight In One Sugar Cookies

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Divide the dough into eight equal portions.
  7. **Variation 1: Chocolate Chip Balls:** Add ½ cup chocolate chips to one portion of dough. Roll into 1-inch balls and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  8. **Variation 2: Coconut Almond Balls:** Add ½ cup shredded coconut and ¼ cup sliced almonds to one portion. Roll into 1-inch balls and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  9. **Variation 3: Pecan Balls:** Add ½ cup chopped pecans to one portion. Roll into 1-inch balls and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  10. **Variation 4: Ginger Cookie Balls:** Add 2 tablespoons ground ginger, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon ground cloves to one portion. Roll into 1-inch balls and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  11. **Variation 5: Gumdrop Cookie Balls:** Add ½ cup chopped gumdrops to one portion. Roll into 1-inch balls and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  12. **Variation 6: Fruit & Spice Drops:** Add ½ cup mixed candied fruit and 1 teaspoon mixed spice to one portion. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  13. **Variation 7: Orange Wafers:** Add 1 tablespoon orange zest to one portion. Roll out thinly and cut into desired shapes. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
  14. **Variation 8: Banana Lemon Drops:** Add ½ cup mashed banana and 1 tablespoon lemon zest to one portion. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  15. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

102g

Fat

50g

Carbs

17g

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