Chewy Sugar Cookies
Delightful and chewy sugar cookies that bring sweetness to any occasion, easy to make with pantry staples.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened Use softened butter for easy mixing.
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional) Can be omitted or substituted with more vanilla.
- 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
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or coat with baking spray.
- In a large bowl with a standing mixer or hand mixer, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 1 minute.
- Add in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract; beat until combined.
Mixing Dough
- Add in flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined, making sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally.
Baking
- Roll dough into 1" balls, and roll in sugar.
- Place on baking sheet, about 2" apart. Bake for 10-11 minutes, or until cookies have set.
- Allow to cool. Enjoy! Feel free to frost them or cover them with a glaze if desired.
Notes
These cookies are delicious on their own or paired with a glass of milk. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week, or freeze them between layers of parchment paper.