Chewy Sugar Cookies Recipe
These Chewy Sugar Cookies are soft, delicious, and perfect for any occasion. With a tender crumb and a slightly crisp edge, they are rolled in sugar for an extra touch of sweetness and a delightful texture. Easy to make and ideal for sharing, these cookies promise a classic treat that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 20 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups (344 g) all purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, very softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated white sugar
- 1 egg, at room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
For Rolling
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated white sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper for an easy non-stick surface.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later use.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat the softened unsalted butter and one cup of granulated sugar together in a large bowl for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is very light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the room temperature egg and vanilla extract on medium speed until the batter becomes pale in color and very fluffy, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Form Dough Balls: Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the dough and roll each portion into a ball. Then roll each dough ball in the 1/4 cup of granulated sugar to coat thoroughly.
- Arrange on Baking Sheets: Place the sugar-coated dough balls at least 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Slightly flatten each ball and shape it into a circle.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9-10 minutes, baking 6-8 cookies at a time to maintain even cooking.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely before serving. Enjoy your chewy sugar cookies!
Notes
- Ensure the butter is very softened but not melted to achieve the best texture.
- Do not overmix the dough once you add the dry ingredients to keep the cookies tender.
- Spacing the dough balls adequately prevents cookies from spreading into each other during baking.
- For a variation, you can add sprinkles to the dough balls before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
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