Description
Indulge in the delightful world of chewy sugar cookies, a classic treat that’s perfect for any occasion. These cookies boast a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture with just the right amount of sweetness, making them irresistible to cookie lovers everywhere. With an easy preparation process that requires no chilling of the dough, you can whip up a batch in just 25 minutes—ideal for last-minute gatherings or spontaneous dessert cravings. Customize them with almond extract for a unique flavor or enjoy them plain. Whether served warm from the oven or adorned with frosting, these chewy sugar cookies are sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup softened butter
- 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 rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 1 minute).
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using); mix until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until just mixed.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then coat each ball in granulated sugar before placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg