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The Best Easy Sugar Cookies Recipe

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This recipe for the Best Easy Sugar Cookies yields soft, chewy, perfectly sweet cookies that are simple to make using basic ingredients. Ideal for any occasion, these American-style cookies are light, fluffy, and delicious, featuring a delightful vanilla flavor and a crunchy sugar coating.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 23 cookies

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at cool room temperature
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg plus 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

For Rolling

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with a Silpat baking mat or parchment paper to prevent sticking and set aside.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder until combined. Set aside for later incorporation.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the unsalted butter on medium speed for about 1 minute. Add 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar and continue beating for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy. Pause once to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the large egg, egg yolk, and pure vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined and smooth.
  5. Combine Dough: Slowly add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mix, blending on low speed until just combined. The dough may look crumbly initially but will come together nicely.
  6. Shape and Coat Cookies: Pour the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar into a small bowl. Form the dough into balls using about 2 tablespoons per cookie. Roll each dough ball thoroughly in the sugar coating and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake: Bake for 10 to 14 minutes, checking closely from the 10-minute mark. The cookies are ready when the bottoms turn light golden brown and cracks start to form on the surface. Avoid overbaking to keep them soft and chewy.
  8. Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Store: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • Make sure the butter is at cool room temperature for easy creaming.
  • Checking cookies early during baking is essential since oven temperatures may vary.
  • Do not overbake as this will make the cookies less soft and chewy.
  • Using a Silpat or parchment paper prevents sticking and makes cleanup easier.
  • Freezing baked cookies extends their freshness for up to 3 months.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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