Chewy Sugar Cookies
Chewy sugar cookies bring comfort and warmth with their delightful sweetness and soft texture, perfect for sharing or enjoying as a personal treat.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Rolling
- 1/4 cup sugar For rolling the cookie balls.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until mixed evenly and set aside.
- In another large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 to 4 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and mix until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
Baking
- Scoop out portions of dough using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, and roll them into balls.
- Roll each ball in the reserved sugar to coat evenly.
- Place the cookie dough balls on an ungreased baking sheet, leaving space between each to allow for spreading.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look slightly undercooked.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
To enhance flavor, consider incorporating chocolate chips, sprinkles, or citrus zests. Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness or freeze for longer preservation. Allow cookies to cool completely before storing.