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Soft & Chewy Sugar Cookies

The ultimate soft & chewy Sugar Cookies made with less than 10 ingredients and bursting with buttery, sugary flavor!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 22 cookies
Calories: 177 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 12 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
  • 1 Tbsp. whole milk
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1 ½ tsp. baking powder
  • ¾ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. baking soda
  • granulated sugar, for rolling and garnishing

Instructions

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  1. Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar for about 3 minutes (or until creamed/light & fluffy), scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  2. Add in the egg, egg yolk, milk, and vanilla. Scrape down sides again as needed.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together dry ingredients.
  4. Gradually add them in at a slow speed just until combined.
  5. Chill the dough for 30 minutes or overnight. If you feel the cookie dough is dry, see recipe notes below.
  6. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 325°F. And line baking sheets with parchment.
  7. Remove the cookie dough from the fridge. If very cold, allow to sit on the counter for ~10 minutes so it's easier to scoop and roll.
  8. Add about ¼ cup granulated sugar into a bowl for rolling.
  9. Scoop and roll the cookie dough into about 1 ½ tbsp.-sized balls.
  10. Roll the cookie dough balls in the granulated sugar. Repeat with remaining cookie dough.
  11. Bake for ~8-10 minutes, being very careful not to over bake.
  12. Cool on the cookie sheet just for a few minutes then transfer to wire rack to cool completely. Garnish with a sprinkle of granulated sugar. Enjoy!
  13. Store on the counter in an airtight container for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • Store on the counter in an airtight container for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Store on the counter in an airtight container for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Be sure to spoon and level your flour. Too much flour will make these cookies dry. If you feel the cookie dough is dry, add a splash of milk to hydrate the dough. Just 1-2 tbsp. is plenty. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cookie Calories 177kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.001g Cholesterol 16mg (5%) Sodium 207mg (9%) Potassium 27mg (1%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 297IU (6%) Vitamin C 0.02mg (0%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 22cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 177

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie
Calories 177kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.001g 0%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 207mg 9%
Potassium 27mg 1%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 297IU 6%
Vitamin C 0.02mg 0%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.