Blue Coast Sugar Cookies

Ingredients:

• ½ cup of Butter (softened) or vegan butter
• 6 tbsp of Granulated Sugar
• 2 tbsp Light Brown Sugar (lightly packed)
• ¼ cup Milk or almond milk
• 2 tsp Blue Coast Northern Attitude Maple Bitters
• 1 ¾ cups All-purpose Flour
• 1 tsp Cornstarch
• ½ tsp Baking Soda
• ½ tsp Baking Powder
• ½ tsp Salt
• ⅓ cup of Granulated Sugar (for rolling)

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. 
2. Cover 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
3. In a large bowl, add butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar. Using a handheld electric mixer or a stand mixer, cream together until light and fluffy (typically 2-3 minutes on medium speed). Add milk and bitters, then cream together once more just to combine.
4. Add all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to the bowl. Mix together until the flour is evenly incorporated.
5. Scoop the cookie dough and roll into 12 balls. Add the extra ⅓ cup granulated sugar to a bowl.
6. Generously roll each ball of cookie dough in the granulated sugar, then transfer to the baking sheets.
7. Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes on the middle rack in the oven, one tray at a time.
8. Remove cookies from the oven when their edges are beginning to firm but the center still looks undercooked. 
9. The cookies will look quite puffy.
10. Lift the baking sheet about a foot or so above the countertop and drop it. Repeat a few times.
11. This dropping action will force the cookies to slightly crack and de-puff while cooling, creating a delicious soft and chewy texture. 
12. Let cool before enjoying!