Use this basic sugar cookie recipe to make the perfect poolside treat. Kids (and adults) won't be able to get enough. —Coleen Walter, Bancroft, Michigan


Test Kitchen tips
  • Cream of tartar is an acid. When combined with baking soda, it creates carbon dioxide, helping these cookies puff up just a bit. It also gives them their signature soft texture.
  • Vanilla extract can be used in place of almond extract in both the cookie dough and frosting.
  • A little bit of nutmeg goes a long way. Just ¼ tsp. will make these cookies taste like they came from a bakery.
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