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Chewy Sugar Cookies

Chewy Sugar Cookies
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Chewy Sugar Cookies offer the perfect balance of a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture with a slightly crisp edge and just the right amount of sweetness. This straightforward recipe uses simple pantry staples to create irresistibly chewy cookies suitable for all skill levels. Enjoy these versatile treats as is or customize with flavorful additions for a crowd-pleasing dessert.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ¾ cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened to room temperature
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
  • ¾ cup Brown Sugar, packed
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature for easier mixing. Measure all ingredients precisely to ensure consistent results.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This ensures even distribution and avoids clumps in the dough.
  3. Cream the Butter and Sugars: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy—this creates air pockets that help your cookies rise.
  4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until completely combined. This adds moisture and flavor without weighing down the dough.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Overmixing can lead to tougher cookies, so stop as soon as the flour disappears.
  6. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes. Chilling solidifies the fats and prevents cookies from spreading too much while baking.
  7. Shape and Bake: Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet in evenly spaced mounds. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes until edges are set and centers look slightly underbaked for maximum chewiness.
  8. Cool Properly: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. This helps them finish setting without losing moisture.

Notes

  • Use Room Temperature Butter: It blends more evenly with sugar, creating the perfect texture.
  • Don’t Overbake: Pull the cookies out when the centers still look slightly soft to keep them chewy.
  • Brown Sugar Is Key: It adds moisture and contributes to the chewy texture unlike white sugar alone.
  • Chill the Dough: This step is crucial for controlling spread and building flavor.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Baking soda and vanilla extract work best when fresh for optimal rise and aroma.

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