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Chewy Sugar Cookies

Chewy Sugar Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth Every Time

These Chewy Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat that melt in your mouth, making them perfect for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Spoon and level for accuracy
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder No direct substitutes recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda No direct substitutes recommended
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Kosher or table salt recommended
  • 1 cup Granulated White Sugar Can swap with coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Ensure very soft for easier creaming
  • 1 medium Egg Use room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla for best taste
For Rolling the Cookies
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Can use colored sugar for a festive look

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • 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. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated white sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the room temperature egg and vanilla extract, mixing until pale and fluffy.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Use a cookie scoop to portion out the dough, rolling each piece into a ball.
  7. Coat each ball in granulated sugar before placing on the baking sheets.
  8. Gently flatten each dough ball and bake for 9 to 10 minutes until edges are set.
  9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before baking.

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