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Soft And Chewy Sugar Cookies
These sugar cookies are a quick fix for a cookie craving because the dough does not require chilling and they take just 20 minutes from start to finish. The hardest part is waiting for them to cool down!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 46 cookies
Calories: 885 kcal
Course:
Snacks , Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 300 grams all purpose flour 2½ cups (plain flour)
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 220 grams butter 1 cup softened (not melted)
- 300 grams sugar 1½ cups
- 1 medium egg beaten
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 2 tablespoons sugar for coating (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375℉/190℃/170°C fan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 300 grams all purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder and ⅛ teaspoon salt and set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together 220 grams butter with 300 grams sugar till smooth, then mix in 1 medium egg, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and ½ teaspoon almond extract.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients to make a smooth dough.
- Roll the dough into small round balls, then coat in the 2 tablespoons sugar (optional).
- Place the balls a couple of inches apart, on an non stick or lightly greased baking tray.
- Bake for 8-9 minutes. Leave on the tray for 2 minutes before removing to cool.
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Notes
- For soft and pale cookies, bake for 8 minutes.
- If your oven has hot spots, you may need to turn the tray around halfway through.
- For a crisp edged cookie, bake for around 10 minutes, till the edges turn golden.
- Storing - They will keep in a closed container in a cool area for up to 7 days or freeze in freezer bags for up to 3 months, thaw and bring to room temperature before eating.
Nutrition Information
Calories
88.5kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
0.9g
(2%)
Fat
4.2g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2.5g
(13%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
14.2mg
(5%)
Sodium
21.2mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
6.8g
(14%)
Vitamin A
150IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
0mg
(0%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 46cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 885
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 88.5kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 0.9g | 2% |
| Fat | 4.2g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5g | 13% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 14.2mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 21.2mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 6.8g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 150IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.