Best Tasting Soft Sugar Cookies

These soft and thick sugar cookies are nice and chewy with the perfect amount of sweetness. No chilling required, just make and bake! #sugarcookies #softsugarcookies #bestsugarcookies #Christmascookies #chewysugarcookies #thicksugarcookies

These thick and soft sugar cookies are nice and chewy with the perfect amount of sweetness. This quick and easy recipe requires no chilling, you just make and bake!

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Method Bake

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings cookies

Calories 137

Author Lily Ernst

Ingredients

2 & 1/2 cups (320g) all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup (227g) butter softened
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 & 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract
1/4 cup granulated sugar for rolling
sprinkles optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F and two line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, toss together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
2 & 1/2 cups (320g) all purpose flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/4 tsp salt
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 1 minute.
1 cup (227g) butter, 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
Add in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract; beat until combined.
1 large egg, 2 & 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp almond extract
Mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Scoop out cookie dough using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon. Roll rounded dough in sugar.
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Place on baking sheet, about 2" apart. If adding sprinkles; make an indent with your finger and add a pinch of sprinkles. Flatten slightly using the bottom of a dry measuring cup.
Bake for 10-11 minutes, or until edges just start to brown.

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