Description
Chewy Sugar Cookies are the ultimate dessert treat that combines a soft center with a delightful crisp edge, making them perfect for every occasion. Whether you’re celebrating the holidays, hosting a birthday party, or simply craving something sweet, these cookies will surely please everyone. The best part? You can whip up this no-chill dough recipe in just 15 minutes! With simple ingredients like butter, sugar, and vanilla, you can create a batch of irresistible cookies that are not only quick to make but also customizable – add frosting for an extra touch or enjoy them plain. These chewy delights are destined to become a staple in your baking repertoire!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and coat each ball in granulated sugar.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes or until set but still soft; cool on the sheet before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg