Description
Discover the perfect balance of soft and chewy with these Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies. Golden on the outside and tender on the inside, each bite melts in your mouth. Easy to bake, fun to decorate, and ideal for any occasion, they’re a crowd-pleasing classic that will keep everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
Optional: ¼ cup sprinkles or sanding sugar
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
3. Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla, mixing until smooth.
5. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients, mixing on low speed.
6. Scoop dough and roll into balls, optionally coating with sprinkles or sanding sugar.
7. Place on baking sheets 2 inches apart and bake 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
8. Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
Chill dough 15-20 minutes for thicker cookies.
Use a mix of granulated and brown sugar for extra chewiness.
Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain softness.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10-12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg