Soft & Chewy Sugar Cookies
Get ready to whip up a batch of soft, chewy drop sugar cookies with this easy recipe that skips the chilling step altogether! These cookies are perfect for when you're craving a sweet treat in a hurry. Enjoy them warm out of the oven or save some for later – if they last that long!
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Servings: 30 Cookies
Calories: 151kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ Cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
- ½ Teaspoon Baking Powder
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Cup Butter softened
- 2 Cups White Sugar divided
- 1 Egg
- 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- ½ Teaspoon Almond Extract optional
Instructions
- Chewy Sugar Cookies
- Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to a mixing bowl and set aside.
- Place the softened butter and 1 ½ cups sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter and sugar and mix.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the cookie dough.
- Using a medium cookie scoop (about 2 tablespoons) scoop out the dough and roll it into a ball with your hands.
- Place the cookie dough ball into a bowl with the other ½ cup of sugar and completely coat.
- Put the cookie dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat about 2 inches apart. Bake at 375°F for 8-10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow to stay on the pan for 1-2 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack and allow them to completely cool.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Cookie | Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 137mg | Sugar: 13g