Description
These Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies are a classic dessert that will delight your taste buds with their tender texture and sweet flavor. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough, roll into balls, coat with sugar, and place on baking sheets. Bake for 8–10 minutes until set. Cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- Do not overbake to maintain a soft, chewy center.
- For a festive touch, roll the cookies in colored sugar.
- You can chill the dough for 30 minutes to help reduce spreading.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
