Chewy Sugar Cookies

Chewy Sugar Cookies

from alattefood.com
25 min
3 servings

These soft and chewy sugar cookies are a Christmas cookie staple! This no-chill dough sugar cookie recipe is full of simple ingredients and comes together quickly!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar, for dipping

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper (or coat with baking spray).

  2. 2

    In a large bowl with a standing mixer or hand mixer, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Add in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract; beat until combined.

  4. 4

    Add in flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined, making sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl every now and again.

  5. 5

    Roll dough into 1" balls, and roll in sugar.

  6. 6

    Place on baking sheet, about 2" apart. Bake for 10-11 minutes, or until cookies have set.

  7. 7

    Allow to cool.

  8. 8

    Enjoy!

  9. 9

    Feel free to frost them or cover them with a glaze, if desired.