Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies
Indulge in the timeless delight of Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies, a recipe designed to deliver perfectly tender cookies with a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Made with pantry staples like softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and a hint of vanilla extract, these cookies strike the ideal balance between sweetness and flavor. A light rolling in sugar adds a slight crunch to the outside, while the inside remains irresistibly soft. With a quick 20-minute prep time and a golden bake of just 8–10 minutes, this recipe is perfect for satisfying your cookie cravings in a flash. Whether enjoyed with a cold glass of milk or as a standalone treat, these classic sugar cookies are sure to become a go-to favorite in your dessert repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2.75 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Additional granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together with a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until the dough comes together and no streaks of flour remain. Avoid overmixing.
Using a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop or your hands, portion the dough into 1.5-inch balls. Roll each ball in the additional granulated sugar to coat evenly.
Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are set and just beginning to turn golden. The centers will appear soft, which is normal.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your soft and chewy sugar cookies with a glass of milk or on their own!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3485 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 202.0 g | 259% | |
| Saturated Fat | 124.5 g | 622% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 889 mg | 296% | |
| Sodium | 1843 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 423.7 g | 154% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 419.6 g | ||
| Protein | 14.0 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 107 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 206 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
