Super Sugar Sparkles

Description

Monster sugar cookies

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour, spooned in and leveled
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, slightlty firm, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/4 cups superfine sugar
2 large eggs, separated
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons water
1/3 cup sparkling white sugar, for garnish

Directions

1.Position the shelves in the lower and upper thirds of the oven. Heat the oven to 375. Butter the cookies sheets well.
2.Strain together the flour, salt baking soda and cream of tartar. Set aside.
3.In the large bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until smooth and lightened in color, 11/2 to 2 mins. Add the sugar 1/4 cup at a time and beat for 2 minutes longer. Add the egg yolks and the vanilla, mixing for 1 minute longer. Scrape down the bowl as needed.