Sugar Cookies Recipe (Alton Brown Copycat)

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2

Sift together the flour, salt, and baking soda in a mixing bowl. Combine the egg, milk, and vanilla and bring to room temperature in another bowl.

Step 3

Use a stand mixer to cream the butter, starting on low speed to soften the butter.

Step 4

Add the sugars. Increase the speed, and cream the mixture until light and fluffy.

Step 5

Reduce the speed and add the egg mixture slowly. Increase the speed and mix until well combined.

Step 6

Slowly add the flour mixture, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed. Stir in the chocolate chips.

Step 7

Use an ice cream scoop to portion cookie dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, 6 cookies per sheet.

Step 8

Bake for 13 minutes until golden on the edges and still soft in the center.

Step 9

Transfer cookies from the pans to wire rack immediately. Serve and enjoy!