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Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies

Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies
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Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies offer the perfect balance of tender softness and delightful chewiness, made with simple pantry ingredients and easy steps. These cookies are ideal for any occasion, customizable with flavors or toppings, and come together quickly for a universally loved treat.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ¾ cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
  • ¾ cup Brown Sugar, packed
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  1. Cream the Butter and Sugars: Beat unsalted butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy. This process traps air, creating the soft texture in your cookies.
  2. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract, ensuring each addition is fully incorporated. The eggs lend chewiness and structure to the dough.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt—this blend will give your cookies the perfect rise and flavor balance.
  4. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough and keeping the cookies tender.
  5. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes; chilling prevents spreading and enhances the flavor depth.
  6. Shape and Bake: Scoop dough onto a lined baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie, then bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes until the edges are set but centers remain soft.

Notes

  • Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensures even mixing and promotes optimum texture.
  • Don’t Overmix: Combining the ingredients gently prevents tough cookies.
  • Chill the Dough: It helps control spread in the oven to keep cookies thick and chewy.
  • Watch Your Baking Time: Slightly under-baking keeps the center soft as cookies firm up while cooling.
  • Use Brown Sugar: Provides moisture and tenderness unmatched by granulated sugar alone.

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