Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies
Classic sugar cookies with soft, chewy centers and faintly golden bottoms, rolled in sugar for a delicate sparkly crunch.
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 130kcal
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 350°F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Beat the softened butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, and beat until smooth and well mixed.
- Reduce mixer speed to low and add the dry ingredients, mixing just until a soft dough forms.
- Roll dough into balls, then roll in the 1/4 cup sugar to coat. Place on baking sheets with 2 inches of space between.
- Bake one sheet at a time until the edges are set and the centers look puffed and slightly underdone.
- Cool on the baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for a week, or refrigerate for a firmer texture. Can be frozen, best enjoyed fresh.