Make Sugar Cookies As A Sweet Treat For After School

The Canton News

With school back in session, sometimes aernoons (and lunchboxes) call for a special treat. These cookies are easy to make, conducive to little hands helping out, and make a so and chewy sweet treat to enjoy.

Ingredients:

• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup + 2 Tblsp granulated sugar
• 2 Tbslp light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup sugar (for rolling)

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.
2. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a medium sized bowl, then set aside.
3. Cream the butter and sugars together in a large mixer bowl on medium speed until light in color and fluffy. You should be able to see the change in color happen and know it’s ready.
4. Add the egg, and mix until well combined.
5. Add the vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
6. Add the dry ingredients, and mix until the dough is well combined. It will be thick and shouldn’t be sticky. Do not over mix. Once it’s well combined, use a rubber spatula to help it come together to form a more cohesive ball.
7. Create 1 1/2 tablespoon sized balls of cookie dough. Gently roll into a ball, then roll each ball in the additional sugar to coat. Set the balls on the baking sheet about 4” apart.
8. Bake cookies for 7-8 minutes. The cookies will spread, and the centers will look so, but are done just before the edges begin to turn golden. Don’t over bake.
9. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on baking sheets for 4-5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. The cookies will be a little puffy when you take them out of the oven but will fall a bit as they cool.