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Best Chewy Sugar Cookie Recipe

A delightful treat with a soft, chewy texture that melts in your mouth and a hint of sweetness.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup powdered sugar for rolling

Equipment

  • Baking sheets
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spoon or cookie scoop
  • Parchment paper (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
  8. Roll each dough ball in powdered sugar before placing them on the sheet.
  9. Bake for 10 minutes or until slightly underdone.
  10. Let cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

These cookies are perfect for any occasion and can be frozen for up to three months.