Chewy Sugar Cookies
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Chewy Sugar Cookies, the ultimate treat for any occasion. These cookies feature a soft, buttery texture that melts in your mouth, complemented by a charming chewiness that keeps you coming back for more. What sets this recipe apart is its simplicity—there’s no need to chill the dough, allowing you to whip up a fresh batch in no time. Perfect for cozy family gatherings, festive celebrations, or just a sweet afternoon snack, these chewy cookies can be enjoyed as-is or customized with fun add-ins like sprinkles or almond extract. Bake them today and treat yourself to a homemade dessert that’s sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350℉ (180℃) and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add an egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract (and almond extract if using) to the butter mixture; mix well.
- Gradually blend dry ingredients into wet until fully combined.
- Roll tablespoon-sized dough balls in sugar and place on prepared sheets.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes until tops are set; cool on trays before transferring.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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