Description
Delight in these classic soft and chewy sugar cookies, perfect for any occasion and enjoyable with a cup of tea or coffee.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar, brown sugar, and salt until smooth.
- Beat in the vanilla extract and eggs one at a time.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, then roll the balls in granulated sugar to coat.
- Place the cookies onto ungreased pans and flatten lightly.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For a chewier texture, consider chilling the dough for about an hour before rolling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg