Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Chewy Sugar Cookies, a timeless treat perfect for any occasion. These cookies are wonderfully soft, sweet, and irresistibly chewy, making them an ideal choice for holiday celebrations or cozy everyday snacks. With a no-chill dough, you can whip up a batch in under 30 minutes, allowing you to satisfy your sweet tooth on a whim. The classic sugar cookie flavor can be enhanced with optional almond extract, adding a unique twist that friends and family will love. Enjoy these cookies plain, dress them up with frosting, or pair them with milk for the ultimate comfort experience.
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 softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
- Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; mix until just combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and coat each in granulated sugar.
- Place on prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart and bake for 10-11 minutes until set.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes 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: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg