5 from 16 votes
Soft And Chewy Sugar Cookies
Soft And Chewy Sugar Cookies feature a tender crumb from creamed butter and sugar, balanced by vanilla and almond extracts. The dough is rolled into balls optionally coated with sugar for a light crust, then baked briefly to preserve softness. The result is a cookie with slightly crisp edges and a soft, chewy center that holds its shape well.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 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
- Bake for 8 minutes for soft, pale cookies; bake longer for crisper edges and golden color.
- If your oven has hot spots, rotate the baking tray halfway through baking for even results.
- Store cookies in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 7 days.
- Cookies freeze well in freezer bags for up to 3 months; thaw before serving to restore texture.
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
(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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 46 cookies
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.