Description
These Chewy Sugar Cookies are soft, buttery, and have a delightful crunch on the outside, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Granulated White Sugar
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ¼ cup Granulated Sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream softened butter and granulated white sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until pale and fluffy, taking another 1-2 minutes.
- Mix in the dry ingredients gradually until just combined.
- Scoop the dough into balls, about 2 tablespoons each, and roll them in granulated sugar.
- Flatten each ball slightly into a circle.
- Bake for 9-10 minutes until the edges are set and the centers look slightly underbaked.
Notes
- Measure flour correctly to avoid density.
- Feel free to substitute white sugar with brown sugar for a different flavor.
- Ensure the butter is very soft for optimal creaming.
- Using room temperature egg improves emulsion.
- Can substitute vanilla extract with almond extract for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg