SUGAR COOKIES EPICURIOUS RECIPES

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 375°F and line a few baking sheets with parchment paper. (I bake them at 350°F in a convection oven)
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Set aside.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter, oil, and sugars on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, scraping the sides as necessary.
• Reduce speed to medium and add the eggs, one at a time, mixing just until combined.
• Add the vanilla and mix until combined.
• Reduce speed to low and add the flour in three additions, scraping down the sides as necessary.
• Using a scoop that holds 2 tablespoons of dough, drop batter onto the baking sheet, spacing at least an inch apart.
• Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, just until the edges begin to darken.
• Let cool on baking sheet.

Steps:

• Sift flours, baking soda, baking powder and salt into a bowl and set aside.
• Using a mixer with a paddle attachment, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Reduce speed and add eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
• Slowly add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
• Fold in chocolate chips by hand. Refrigerate dough for24-36 hours.
• DO NOT SKIP REFRIGERATION.
• When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350°F. Remove dough from refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature.
• Drop spoonfuls (2-3 tablespoons) of dough onto baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
• Cool on wire rack.