How to Make Cracked Sugar Cookies I - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cracked sugar cookies are a classic treat that are beloved by people of all ages. These cookies have a crunchy exterior and a soft, chewy center, making them the perfect indulgence for anyone with a sweet tooth. They are also very versatile and can be enjoyed with a cup of coffee, a glass of milk, or crumbled over ice cream.

This recipe for cracked sugar cookies is a tried and true favorite that has been passed down through generations. It is simple to make and requires just a few bas...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar

Information

  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 4 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Lightly grease 2 cookie sheets.
  • Cream together sugar and butter. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla.
  • Add flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Stir.
  • Form dough into walnut size balls and place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Don't flatten. Bake 10 to 11 minutes, until tops are cracked and just turning color.
  • Nutrition

    163 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 46mg
    • Sodium: 108mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 7mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 29mg