Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies – Easy Recipes for Every Occasion
These soft and chewy sugar cookies are one of the best easy recipes for any sweet craving.
Servings: 30 cookies
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 to 4 tablespoons milk
- Additional granulated sugar, for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough holds together and is easy to scoop.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll them in granulated sugar.
- Place them 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are set and the centers are still soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.