The Best Sugar Cookie Recipe for Soft, Sweet, and Perfectly Chewy Cookies
When you think of classic, melt-in-your-mouth sugar cookies, you probably imagine a soft, slightly crisp edge and a tender, chewy center. This recipe is everything you want in a sugar cookie and more. Whether you're baking for a holiday or just because, these sugar cookies will definitely hit the spot!
➡ Why You’ll Love This Sugar Cookie Recipe
Perfectly Soft and Chewy: The texture is out of this world—soft in the center, with just the right amount of crispiness around the edges.
Simple Ingredients: You don’t need fancy ingredients—just pantry staples!
Customizable: You can easily add sprinkles, colored sugar, or even frosting to make them extra festive.
Ingredients:
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
1/4 tsp salt
➡ How to Make Sugar Cookies
1. Prep the Oven and Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter with 1 1/4 cups of sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
4. Add the Egg and Extracts: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using), mixing until smooth.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until fully incorporated. Be careful not to over-mix.
6. Roll the Dough: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar for that signature sugary coating.
7. Bake: Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
8. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
➡ Tips for Perfect Sugar Cookies:
Chill the Dough (Optional): For an even better texture and to prevent spreading, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
Add Sprinkles: If you’re making these cookies for a celebration, feel free to roll the dough balls in colorful sprinkles before baking.
Don’t Overbake: Sugar cookies should look slightly underbaked when you take them out. They will firm up as they cool.
These sugar cookies are everything you want in a classic recipe—soft, chewy, and totally irresistible. Enjoy every bite!
