Heat treating the flour.** Preheat oven to 350 F. Spread the flour evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Bake 5 minutes. Alternatively, you can microwave the flour in a bowl and microwave for 90-120 seconds. Allow to cool.
In a large bowl or in the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the sugar and butter on medium for about a minute until combined and light and fluffy. Add the vanilla.
Turn the mixer on low and add gradually add the flour and salt until combined. Add the milk or cream until cookie dough is the consistency you like.
Stir in chocolate chips and/or sprinkles, if using. Enjoy!
Notes
Chocolate chips: Use regular or mini chocolate chips. Use any flavor chocolate chips. Some suggestions are: dark, semi-sweet, milk, white or even cream cheese chips!Flour: Heat treating the flour is optional, but recommended. It kills any bacteria that may be in the flour. Storage: Store leftover edible sugar cookie dough in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Allow refrigerated cookie dough to soften at room temperature for a few minutes before serving. To freeze, form leftover cookie dough into balls. Wrap with plastic wrap and store in a large freezer bag for for up to 2 months.