Description
These Chewy Sugar Cookies are soft, sweet, and perfectly crinkled, making them an ideal treat for any occasion. With a tender, chewy center and slightly crisp edges, they offer the perfect balance of texture and flavor. Easy to prepare and deliciously satisfying, these cookies are sure to become your go-to recipe for classic sugar cookies.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For Rolling
- Extra granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Cream Sugars and Butter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and softened butter. Use an electric mixer or whisk to cream them together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which will help create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix until well incorporated, ensuring even flavor throughout the dough.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender and chewy rather than tough.
- Form Dough Balls: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop portions of dough and roll them into balls. Then roll each ball in extra granulated sugar to give the cookies a sweet, crunchy exterior.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the sugared dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked, but they will continue to cook on the baking sheet after being removed from the oven, keeping them soft and chewy.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set fully before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps maintain their chewy texture.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dry ingredients.
- Ensure butter is softened, not melted, for the best texture.
- Do not overbake; the cookies will continue cooking as they cool on the baking sheet.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 24 g)
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: chewy sugar cookies, soft sugar cookies, classic sugar cookies, easy sugar cookies, crinkled sugar cookies
