Description
Indulge in the delightful world of chewy sugar cookies, the perfect treat for any occasion. This easy recipe creates soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookies that are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings. With just a few simple ingredients and no need to chill the dough, you can whip up a batch in no time. Whether it’s a holiday gathering, a birthday celebration, or just a cozy night at home, these cookies bring joy to every bite. Customize them with optional almond extract or frosting for an added flair. Get ready to impress family and friends with these warm, sugary delights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract (and optional almond extract) and mix until combined.
- Gradually add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; mix until just incorporated.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then coat each ball in granulated sugar.
- Place on baking sheet about 2 inches apart and bake for 10-11 minutes.
- Allow cookies to cool on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg