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Chewy Sugar Cookies

Chewy Sugar Cookies that Melt in Your Mouth Every Time

Make these Chewy Sugar Cookies for a comforting treat that melts in your mouth.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Use leveled cups for accuracy
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensures a soft texture
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Enhances chewiness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 cup Granulated White Sugar Sweetens the cookies
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (very softened) Ensure it's room temperature
  • 1 large Egg (at room temperature) Must be well beaten
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Infuses flavor
For Rolling
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar (for rolling) Creates a crunchy exterior

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • cookie scoop
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chewy Sugar Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar on high speed for 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the beaten egg and vanilla extract, mixing until pale and fluffy.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. Roll about 2 tablespoons of dough into balls and then roll each ball in granulated sugar.
  7. Place the balls on the lined baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball slightly.
  8. Bake for 9-10 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are slightly underbaked. Cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure butter is soft, measure flour accurately, and avoid overmixing.

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