Chewy Sugar Cookies (Printable Format)
Quick and easy sugar cookies that are perfectly soft and chewy with a rich buttery vanilla flavor. No dough chilling needed.
# What You'll Gather:
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2½ cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled.
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½ teaspoon baking powder.
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½ teaspoon baking soda.
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½ teaspoon salt.
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¾ cup unsalted butter, cool room temperature.
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1¼ cups sugar, plus ¼ cup for rolling.
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1 large egg.
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1 large egg yolk.
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract.
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Heat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt until well combined.
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Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Mix in egg, yolk and vanilla.
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Add dry ingredients to wet. Mix on low just until combined.
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Roll into 1-inch balls. Coat in sugar if desired. Place 3 inches apart on sheets.
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Bake one sheet at a time for 8-9 minutes until tops are barely set. Don't overbake.
# Important Tips:
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Cookies stay fresh 5 days at room temperature in airtight container.
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Freezes well up to 3 months.
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No dough chilling required.