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Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies: The Best Easy Cookie Recipe for Sweet Treats
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Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies

Sugar Cookies are soft, buttery, and lightly sweet cookies with a tender center and slightly crisp edges. Made with simple pantry ingredients, they are easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion. Whether enjoyed plain or decorated with icing and sprinkles, these classic cookies are always a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 16 large cookies
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 318 g 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ¾ tsp fine sea salt
  • 226 g 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 250 g 1¼ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Rolling
  • 50 g ¼ cup granulated sugar

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
  5. Add dry ingredients and mix until dough forms.
  6. Shape into balls, roll in sugar, and slightly flatten.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Cool on tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

  • Do not overmix dough for soft cookies
  • Use room-temperature butter for best texture
  • Slight underbaking keeps cookies soft and chewy
  • Store in airtight container for freshness