Description
These Best Chewy Sugar Cookies are a classic favorite with a soft, tender texture and just the right amount of sweetness. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons cream cheese (softened)
For Rolling:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and cream cheese until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Form Dough Balls: Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized balls and roll in remaining sugar to coat.
- Bake: Place dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are set and centers are slightly soft.
- Cool: Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra flavor, chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to help cookies keep their shape and develop a richer texture.
- Do not overbake to keep cookies soft and chewy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
