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Chewy Sugar Cookies

Chewy Sugar Cookies
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This Chewy Sugar Cookies recipe delivers soft, chewy centers with lightly crispy edges using simple pantry ingredients. Perfectly balanced in sweetness and texture, these cookies are quick to prepare, customizable with mix-ins or flavors, and ideal for family baking or festive treats.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free baking blend for gluten-free version)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients at room temperature to ensure smooth and even mixing, especially the butter and egg, setting the stage for cohesive dough.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute leavening agents vital for cookie texture.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a mixer, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, incorporating air to create a tender crumb and moist chewiness.
  4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined, adding richness and depth to the flavor.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the butter mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid tough cookies from overmixing.
  6. Chill the Dough: Cover and refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes to firm up, prevent excess spreading, and enhance flavor.
  7. Shape and Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough into 1.5-inch diameter balls, place on parchment-lined baking sheets, and bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
  8. Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish baking and develop perfect chewy texture.

Notes

  • Use brown sugar wisely to maintain chewiness; don’t replace it entirely with granulated sugar.
  • Don’t overbake; remove cookies when edges are set but centers are still soft.
  • Chilling dough prevents spreading and results in thicker, chewier cookies.
  • Measure flour by spooning and leveling to avoid dry or crumbly cookies.
  • Use parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking and ensure even baking without overbrowning.

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