Description
Easy Sugar Cookie recipe for soft and chewy cookies.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups (358g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup (224g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup + 2 tbsp (233g) granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp (28g) light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sugar (additional for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a medium sized bowl and set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugars together in a large mixer bowl on medium speed until light in color and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg and mix until well combined.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix until the dough is well combined. Do not over mix.
- Create 1 1/2 tablespoon sized balls of cookie dough. Roll each ball in the additional sugar to coat.
- Set the balls on the baking sheet.
- Bake cookies for 7-8 minutes. Remove just before the edges begin to turn golden.
- Allow to cool on baking sheets for 4-5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- The sugar amounts are important for these cookies.
- Measure the flour accurately for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Cookie
- Calories: 126
- Sugar: 8.4 g
- Sodium: 79.3 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 16.7 g
- Protein: 1.4 g
- Cholesterol: 21.1 mg
Keywords: Easy Sugar Cookie