Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies
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Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies
Description
Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies are prepared by creaming softened butter with granulated and light brown sugar until fluffy, then blending in egg and vanilla extract. The dry ingredients including flour, baking powder, and salt are folded in gently to avoid overmixing, preserving a tender texture.
The dough is formed into balls by moistening hands with water and rolling in sugar before placing on parchment-lined baking sheets. This sugar coating contributes a slight crunch on the surface while keeping the interior soft and chewy.
Cookies bake quickly at 375°F, forming a lightly golden exterior and tender crumb. These cookies can be frosted or decorated with sprinkles after baking or by folding them into dough. The dough also freezes well, either as balls for baking later or baked cookies for storage.
Use half sheet pans and parchment for even baking. Make-ahead and freezing options let you enjoy fresh cookies any time. Store baked cookies in airtight containers for several days to maintain softness.
Ingredients
- 2⅓ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter unsalted, softened but still cool
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
For Rolling
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar at medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. Add the egg and vanilla; beat at medium speed until combined, about 30 seconds. Add the dry ingredients and beat at low speed until just combined, about 30 seconds, scraping down the bowl as needed.
- Place the ½ cup sugar for rolling in a shallow bowl. Fill a medium bowl halfway with cold tap water. Dip your hands in the water and shake off any excess (this will prevent the dough from sticking to your hands and ensure that the sugar sticks to the dough). Roll a heaping tablespoon of dough into a 1½-inch ball between moistened palms, roll the ball in the sugar, and then place it on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough, moistening your hands as necessary, and spacing the balls about 2 inches apart. Butter the bottom of a drinking glass and then dip the bottom of the glass in the remaining sugar. Flatten the dough balls with the bottom of the glass until they are about ¾ inch thick, dipping the glass in sugar as necessary to prevent sticking (after every 2 or 3 cookies).
- Bake until the cookies are light brown around the edges and their centers are just set and very lightly colored, 10 to 13 minutes. Cool the cookies on the baking sheets about 3 minutes; using a wide metal spatula, transfer the cookies to a wire rack and cool to room temperature. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Use half sheet pans lined with parchment paper for even baking and easy cleanup.
- These cookies can be frosted or decorated with sprinkles mixed into the dough after the dry ingredients.
- Dough can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days before baking.
- Baked cookies keep well in airtight containers for up to 5 days.
- Freeze rolled dough balls for up to 2 months; bake slightly longer after thawing.
- Baked cookies may be frozen for up to 3 months and thawed at room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 158 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 158kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 52mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 245IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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