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Chewy Sugar Cookies

Irresistibly Chewy Sugar Cookies You Can’t Stop Baking

These Chewy Sugar Cookies are the perfect sweet treat, combining a delightful aroma and a soft, chewy texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour provides structure
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch helps achieve soft texture
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda gives light lift
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt enhances sweetness
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar for sweetness
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk adds richness
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract essential for flavor
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract optional nutty flavor
For Rolling
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar for coating

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • cookie sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk
  • mixer
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • wire rack

Method
 

How to Make Chewy Sugar Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350℉ (180℃) and line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Mix in the egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix just until combined.
  6. Pour sugar for rolling onto a plate. Form dough into 1 tablespoon balls and coat in sugar.
  7. Place sugar-coated balls 2 inches apart on the cookie sheet.
  8. Bake one sheet at a time for 9-11 minutes until tops look set and slightly golden.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the sheet for at least 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve with a sprinkle of sea salt for an extra flavor boost. Experiment with add-ins like chocolate chips or sprinkles for variations.

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