No Chill Sugar Cookies
Delightful and easy to make, No Chill Sugar Cookies combine a crispy exterior with a soft, chewy center, perfect for any occasion without lengthy preparation time.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour Spoon and level for accurate measurement.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is at room temperature.
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar 1 ½ cups for the dough and ½ cup for rolling.
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional) Enhances the flavor.
For Rolling
- ½ cup granulated sugar For rolling the dough balls.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir them together and set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and 1 ½ cups of granulated sugar until creamy and light in color.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) to the butter mixture. Beat together until well combined.
Mixing and Baking
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until thoroughly incorporated.
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon to portion out the dough. Roll each piece into a ball and then roll in the additional sugar to coat.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges start to turn golden. The centers might look slightly underbaked.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
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Notes
For customization, consider adding citrus zest, chocolate chips, or nuts. These cookies can be decorated for special occasions with icing or sprinkles.