They’re soft, chewy, and perfectly sweet.

Add sugar, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.

Beat mixture until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.

Sugar cookies on platter

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Beat in egg yolks and vanilla.

Beat in as much of the flour as you’ve got the option to with the mixer.

Stir in any remaining flour.

Ingredients for sugar cookies

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Shape the Cookies

Shape dough into 1-inch balls.

Place balls 2 inches apart onungreased cookie sheets.

Cool cookies for 1 minute on cookie sheet.

Cookie dough mix

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Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool.

How to Store Sugar Cookies

Layer cookies between waxed paper in an airtight container; cover.

Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Cookie dough on baking sheet

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2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Sugar cookies on baking sheet

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