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Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies

Delicious and easy to make, these Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies are perfect for any occasion, featuring a wonderfully soft texture with a slight chewiness that makes them irresistible.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup granulated sugar, plus 1/4 cup for rolling
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together room temperature butter and granulated sugar for 2 to 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the large egg and mix until smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour in the vanilla and optional almond extracts and mix on low speed, ensuring everything is well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until the dough just comes together.
  6. Scoop out about 2-ounce portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat in the extra granulated sugar.
  7. Place cookie dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Move the chilled dough balls to a new parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 to 3 inches apart.
  3. Bake for 11 to 12 minutes until edges are set and slightly golden brown.
  4. Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Store cooked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. For longer storage, refrigerate for two weeks or freeze for up to three months.