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Chewy Sugar Cookies

Chewy Sugar Cookies
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These chewy sugar cookies offer the perfect balance of soft centers and slightly crisp edges, delivering a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Made with simple pantry staples like flour, sugar, butter, and vanilla, they are quick to prepare and highly customizable for any occasion. Enjoy a comforting treat that stays fresh and chewy, perfect for holidays or everyday indulgence.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step incorporates air into the dough, which helps create a soft texture in the finished cookies.
  2. Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract thoroughly to combine all the wet ingredients, ensuring even flavor and binding throughout the dough.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
  4. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined to avoid overworking the dough and keeping the cookies tender.
  5. Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This firms up the butter to help the cookies hold their shape and improves texture.
  6. Shape and Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto a baking sheet and flatten each slightly. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft for perfect chewiness.

Notes

  • Do not skip chilling the dough; it controls spreading and improves texture.
  • Measure flour by spooning and leveling to avoid tough cookies.
  • Use room temperature butter for better creaming with sugar.
  • Remove cookies from oven when edges are set but centers look slightly soft to maintain chewiness.
  • Customize by adding mix-ins such as chocolate chips, citrus zest, or spices.

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