Soft & Chewy Sugar Cookies: The Best Homemade Treats Ever
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of these soft and chewy sugar cookies, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup white sugar, for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
- Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and roll in the remaining sugar.
- Place onto ungreased pans and flatten with a fork.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven.
- Cool on wire racks.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of cinnamon to the sugar before rolling the cookies.
- Ensure the butter is softened at room temperature to achieve the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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