Description
These Chewy Sugar Cookies are a classic favorite, with a soft and chewy texture that makes them irresistible. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For Rolling:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream softened butter and 1½ cups sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Roll and Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls, roll in reserved sugar, place on baking sheets, and bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Do not overbake for soft, chewy cookies.
- Add coarse sugar for extra crunch if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
