Chewy Sugar Cookies
Perfectly soft and chewy sugar cookies with a sweet crust and pillowy interior. Quick to make in under 30 minutes and irresistibly buttery.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Medium and large
- 2 Baking sheet lined with parchment paper
- 1 Cookie scoop or tablespoon for portioning dough
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups all purpose flour spooned and leveled
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter very softened
- 1 egg at room temperature
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup granulated white sugar for rolling dough balls
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream butter with 1 cup sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Slowly mix in the dry ingredients until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion dough and roll into balls.
- Roll each dough ball in the reserved ¼ cup sugar until coated.
- Arrange balls about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers are still soft.
- Let cool 5 minutes on pan then transfer to cooling rack before serving.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temp for up to 1 week or freeze in layers with parchment.