Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies Recipe
These Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies are buttery, tender, and bursting with warm vanilla flavor. Made with simple ingredients and no chilling required, these cookies bake up perfectly soft with just a slight crisp on the edges. Ideal for holidays, special occasions, or a quick treat, they’re customizable and a crowd favorite!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-9 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 40 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. - Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. - Cream Butter & Sugar:
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and 1 ¼ cups of sugar until light and fluffy. - Add Wet Ingredients:
Mix in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until combined. - Combine & Form Dough:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. - Roll in Sugar:
Scoop dough into 1-inch balls and roll them in the extra granulated sugar. - Bake:
Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-9 minutes, or until the tops are just set. - Cool & Serve:
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Funfetti Variation: Add ½ cup of sprinkles to the dough for a festive touch.
- Cinnamon Sugar: Roll the dough balls in a cinnamon-sugar mixture for a twist on the classic.
- Lemon Sugar: Add lemon zest for a refreshing citrus flavor.
