Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies
These soft and chewy sugar cookies are easy to make, wonderfully buttery, and packed with rich brown sugar flavor, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure the butter is softened for easy creaming.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg Room temperature preferred.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare your baking area so the oven is ready when the dough is portioned.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. Mix until the egg is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between the portions.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden, watching closely near the end of baking.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. For longer storage, freeze them in an airtight, freezer-safe container.