Classic Chewy Sugar Cookies

Name: Classic Chewy Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 22 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled; 3/4 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; 1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 3/4 c. granulated sugar; 1 large egg; 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp. pure almond extract

Sugar cookie lovers, this one is for you.

By Beth BranchPublished: May 8, 2023

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Becky Luigart-Stayner

Yields:

22 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Whether you're just filling the cookie jar or making some basic dough for a big round of holiday cookie decorating, this recipe will not let you down. They also make a great base for mix-ins of all kinds! Try rolling dough balls in sprinkles or cinnamon-sugar for fun variations.

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Ingredients

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
3/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. pure almond extract

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
2. Step 2Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Beat in egg, beating until combined. Beat in vanilla and almond extracts. Slowly beat in flour mixture until combined. (The dough will be a little soft.)
3. Step 3Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets (about 1 1/2 tablespoons each), arranging them 2 inches apart. Bake until crisp around the edges, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on the pans for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.