Simple, drop cracked sugar cookies that take minutes to prepare and are guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth. Each one is unique, but all taste delicious.Recipe makes about 24 cookies.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
In a bowl of stand mixer, beat the butter and 1 ½ cups sugar for 3 minutes until light and fluffy. Add the egg, milk or cream, and amaretto, and beat until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the flour mixture and mix just until fully combined.
Place the remaining ¼ cup sugar in a shallow dish. Using a large (3-tablespoon scoop), scoop out dough, then roll it in sugar to coat evenly. I don’t bother rolling them in my hands. Just roll it around with your finger in the sugar. Transfer them to the baking sheet, fitting 8 balls per sheet. They will spread a bit.
Bake for 11 to 13 minutes until the cookies are slightly golden around the edges. It is better to start checking at 11 minutes. We want crispy edges and chewy centers which means slightly underbaked. They will continue to cook as they cool. Cool on a rack and repeat with the remaining dough.
Notes
*You can substitute 1 teaspoon almond or vanilla extract