Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies
If you’re looking for the ultimate homemade soft and chewy sugar cookie, this is it! They’re quick, easy, and sure to be a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar for topping the cookies
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk room temperature
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼-1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
I always use Kosher salt in my kitchen! If using table salt, start with half the amount and adjust to taste, as it is much "saltier" by volume.
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and 1 cup of sugar together until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Beat until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Use a 1-ounce cookie scoop (or 2 heaping tablespoons) to scoop the cookie dough, then roll each piece into a ball and coat the tops in the remaining 3 tablespoons of sugar. Arrange the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 9-10 minutes. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for the best texture!
- Measure Your Flour Correctly – Too much flour can make cookies dry. Spoon and level the flour instead of scooping directly from the bag.
- Don’t Overbake – The cookies should look slightly underdone in the center when you take them out.
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