Easy Sugar Cookies
These Easy Sugar Cookies are the ultimate classic comfort treat! Perfectly soft, delightfully chewy, and infused with a sweet vanilla flavor, they’re incredibly simple to make with no chilling required. Ideal for family gatherings or a cozy night in, this recipe has been perfected by Sophie over 9+ tests to ensure every bite is pure joy. Get ready for a foolproof recipe that brings smiles and deliciousness to your table!
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 9
- Total Time: 24
- Yield: About 3 dozen (10 servings)
- Category: Dessert, Cookie
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups white granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and prepare your baking sheets – no need to grease them for this recipe!
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter and white sugar together until the mixture is light, fluffy, and smooth (creamed). This step is crucial for texture!
4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed butter and sugar. Beat until just combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
5. Gradually add the reserved flour mixture to the wet ingredients, blending on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; stop as soon as no dry streaks remain.
6. Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls (about 1-inch in diameter). Place these dough balls about 2 inches apart onto your ungreased baking sheets.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may still look slightly soft; this is normal for a chewy cookie!
8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 2-3 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set and prevents breakage. Enjoy plain or decorate!
Notes
For the best results, ensure your butter is truly softened, but not melted. It should be pliable but still cool to the touch. This helps achieve that perfect creamy texture.
Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added. Overmixing can develop too much gluten, resulting in tough cookies. Mix only until just combined.
For consistent cookie sizes, use a small cookie scoop or weigh your dough balls.
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5-7 days. Unbaked dough balls can be frozen for up to 3 months; bake from frozen, adding a few minutes to the baking time.
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