Chewy Sugar Cookies
Soft, sweet, and slightly chewy, these classic chewy sugar cookies are a delightful treat that brings comfort and joy with each bite.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use room temperature butter for better incorporation
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
For Rolling
- 1 cup granulated sugar For rolling cookies
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together. Whisk until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until everything comes together.
Baking
- Scoop the dough with a spoon and roll it into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Roll each dough ball in granulated sugar until well coated.
- Place the sugared dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each one.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For added flavor, you can substitute part of the white sugar with brown sugar. Chilling the dough before baking can help maintain the cookies' shape and texture.