Easy and Chewy Sugar Cookies
Soft and chewy with crackly tops, these sugar cookies are easy to make and even easier to love—perfect for baking anytime you’re craving a sweet treat.
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup additional sugar for rolling optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add egg and vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine with dry ingredients: Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix just until the dough comes together.
- Shape the dough: Scoop out tablespoon-sized amounts and roll them into balls. If desired, roll each ball in extra sugar for a sparkly finish.
- Place on baking sheet: Space the cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the cookies: Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are just golden and the centers look slightly underdone.
- Cool on the sheet: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack.
- Serve and enjoy: Eat warm or cooled—either way, these cookies are soft, chewy, and totally satisfying.