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Chewy Sugar Cookies Recipe

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These chewy sugar cookies are a classic treat featuring a soft, buttery texture with a sweet vanilla flavor. Rolled in sugar before baking for a delightful crisp exterior, they’re perfect for holidays, parties, or any time you need a comforting, homemade cookie.

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

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside as your dry base.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on high speed, cream the very softened unsalted butter with the granulated sugar for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is very light and fluffy, incorporating air into the batter.
  4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract on medium speed until pale and fluffy, which should take about 1-2 minutes, ensuring the mixture is well combined and smooth.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep your cookies tender.
  6. Form Cookie Balls: Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the dough and roll each portion into a ball. Then roll each ball in the reserved granulated sugar to add a sweet, crunchy coating.
  7. Prepare to Bake: Arrange the dough balls at least 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Gently flatten each ball slightly and shape into a circle as best you can to ensure even baking.
  8. Bake the Cookies: Bake 6-8 cookies at a time in the preheated oven for 9-10 minutes until the edges are just set and slightly golden but centers remain soft.
  9. Cool the Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely. Enjoy once fully cooled or slightly warm!

Notes

  • Use room temperature egg and very softened butter for best texture and mixing.
  • Do not overmix the dough after adding dry ingredients to avoid tough cookies.
  • Spacing dough balls at least 2 inches apart allows cookies to spread without sticking.
  • Adjust baking time slightly if you prefer softer or crisper cookies.
  • These cookies freeze well; store dough balls in the freezer and bake fresh when desired.
  • Rolling dough in sugar creates a slightly crunchy exterior contrasting with the chewy inside.

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