Description
Indulge in the warmth of homemade Chewy Sugar Cookies, a delightful treat that’s perfect for any occasion! These cookies boast a soft, chewy texture and are effortlessly sweet, making them an ideal choice for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home. With a simple no-chill dough made from pantry staples, you can whip them up in no time. Elevate your baking by adding festive frostings or glazes for a personal touch. Treat yourself and your loved ones to these scrumptious sugary delights that will surely become a favorite!
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 oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and optional almond extract until well combined.
- Gradually add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; mix gently until just combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and coat each in granulated sugar before placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–11 minutes until slightly soft in the center. Allow to cool on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg