Classic Chewy Sugar Cookies
Classic Chewy Sugar Cookies — These are perfectly brown around the edges and soft and chewy in the middle. If you like chewy sugar cookies, then this was exactly what I was looking for!
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 24 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 1½ cup sugar
- 1 cup butter (unsalted at room temperature)
- 1 large egg
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp. sugar (for rolling the cookies)
Instructions
- 1
Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar with an electric mixer on a medium to high speed until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the vanilla and egg and whisk until incorporated.
- 4
Set the mixer speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture until the dough is formed.
- 5
Roll a heap full of batter with an ice-cream scoop or your hands into balls and roll them into the sugar. Then place them on the prepared pan about 2 inches apart from each other.
- 6
Place the cookie dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- 7
Meanwhile, position the oven rack in the middle of the oven and Pre-heat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- 8
Bake for 10-15 minutes depending on how dark and crispy you want your cookies to be. Be careful not to overbake.
- 9
Remove the cookies from the oven and leave them to cool down before transferring them to the wire rack. Enjoy!