Description
Chewy Sugar Cookies are the ultimate baking indulgence, offering a delightful balance of sweetness, texture, and flavor. By mastering the art of creating these soft, pillowy treats, you’ll be able to bring joy and delight to family and friends with every bite.
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1/3 cup white sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
2. Mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
3. In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter and 1 1/3 cup of white sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the whole egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
5. Gradually mix the flour mixture into the butter-sugar mixture until just combined.
6. Pour the remaining 1/3 cup of white sugar onto a plate. Scoop the dough into 1-tablespoon balls, roll them in the sugar, and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
7. Bake the cookies one sheet at a time for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the tops look set.
8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use room-temperature ingredients for best results.
Avoid overmixing to prevent tough cookies.
Adjust baking time as needed for desired chewiness.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg