Classic Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies
A delightful recipe for soft and chewy sugar cookies, reminiscent of childhood memories and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 to 4 tablespoons white sugar for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, white sugar, and egg until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts.
<li Gradually blend in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls and place them onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass, then sprinkle lightly with sugar.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges are golden and the centers are set but slightly soft.
- Let cool on wire racks for a few minutes before transferring them to an airtight container.
Notes
Keep cookies in an airtight container for maximum freshness. Experiment with add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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