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Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies – Easy Homemade Holiday Treats

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This is the best sugar cookie recipe! These sugar cookies are soft, chewy, rich and buttery, with warm vanilla flavor. Easy to make with no dough chilling required.

  • Total Time: 28 minutes
  • Yield: 40 cookies

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (300g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¼ cups (250g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar, for rolling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla; mix until incorporated.
  4. Add dry ingredients to wet; mix on low until combined.
  5. Roll dough into 1-inch balls; optionally roll in sugar. Place 3 inches apart on baking sheet.
  6. Bake 8–10 minutes until tops are almost set and bottoms are light golden. Cool on sheet before transferring.

Notes

  • Measure flour with spoon and level method for accuracy.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days or freeze up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature 10 minutes before serving.
  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American