These Merry Sugar Cookies are a delightful holiday tradition, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and buttery richness. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, butter, and sugar, they deliver a tender crumb and melt-in-your-mouth texture. The addition of chocolate morsels adds a playful surprise in every bite, making them irresistible to both kids and adults. Whether you’re decorating for Christmas or simply craving a cozy treat, these cookies are easy to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser. Pair them with hot cocoa or coffee for the ultimate comfort snack.
Merry Sugar Cookies
Description
These Merry Sugar Cookies are a delightful holiday tradition, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and buttery richness. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, butter, and sugar, they deliver a tender crumb and melt-in-your-mouth texture. The addition of chocolate morsels adds a playful surprise in every bite, making them irresistible to both kids and adults. Whether you're decorating for Christmas or simply craving a cozy treat, these cookies are easy to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser. Pair them with hot cocoa or coffee for the ultimate comfort snack.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 375&# 194;°F (190ðC).
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In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add egg and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
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Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated.
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Fold in 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate morsels.
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Scoop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
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Press 3-4 additional chocolate morsels into the top of each cookie.
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Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
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Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 54
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 973.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 43.0g67%
- Saturated Fat 13.5g68%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 1924.5mg81%
- Total Carbohydrate 126.1g43%
- Dietary Fiber 4.5g18%
- Sugars 0.6g
- Protein 16.7g34%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Note: The ingredient list provided in the source appears incomplete for standard sugar cookies (missing sugar, egg, vanilla, and chocolate morsels quantities). Ensure you have 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels on hand before starting.
Storage: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.
Tip: For best results, ensure butter is softened to room temperature but not melted, which helps create a light, airy texture.