Chewy Sugar Cookies
Delightfully soft and chewy, these sugar cookies are perfect for any occasion and are easy to customize with various add-ins.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Should be at room temperature
- 1 ½ cups white sugar Plus additional for rolling
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
For Rolling
- 1 cup granulated sugar For rolling the cookie dough
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and white sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) to the mixture and continue beating until well combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just incorporated, avoiding overmixing.
Baking
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion the dough onto the baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Roll each dough ball in granulated sugar before placing them on the sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
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Notes
For variations, consider adding chocolate chips, nuts, or different extracts. Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking for enhanced chewy texture.