Description
Delicious soft and chewy sugar cookies with tender centers and slightly crisp edges, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until well blended.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes for better texture.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Chilling the dough is vital for the perfect texture. Don’t skip it unless you enjoy flat cookies. Consider adding a sprinkle of finishing sugar before cooling for a nice touch.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, sugar cookies, dessert, baking, sweet treats