Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies Recipe
These Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies are a classic favorite that are simple to make and delicious to eat. With a perfect balance of sweetness and a soft, chewy texture, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons milk
- Extra granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar, then beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
- Combine and Bake: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix just until combined. Scoop dough into balls, roll in sugar, place on baking sheets, flatten, and bake for 8–10 minutes.
- Cool and Enjoy: Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For flavored variations, add lemon zest, almond extract, or cinnamon to the dough.
- Do not overbake—cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
