How to Cook Ultimate Sugar Cookies (Step-by-Step)

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Hey y’all, get ready to sweeten up your day with these chewy sugar cookies that will make your taste buds dance! Perfect for any occasion, these delightful cookies are easy to whip up and are sure to bring smiles all around. So let’s get into it and bake something magical today!

Chewy Sugar Cookies

Look at this gorgeous cookie that’s about to rock your world! Just check this out:

Delicious Chewy Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to gather from your kitchen:

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • 3/4 cup white sugar for rolling
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

Now that you have everything you need, let’s get baking!

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set this mix aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. This usually takes about 5 minutes—just keep mixing until it’s fluffy!
  4. Add in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if you’re using it) to the butter mixture. Beat until well blended.
  5. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients until everything comes together. Don’t overmix—just combine until you see no more flour streaks.
  6. Roll the dough into balls, about 1 tablespoon each, and then roll them in the extra white sugar to give these cookies that irresistible sweet sparkle!
  7. Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart since they will spread while baking.
  8. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are just golden brown. Don’t worry if they look a little soft! They’ll harden up as they cool.
  9. Once done, let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar for that extra touch!

And there you have it! Your chewy sugar cookies are ready to be devoured. Grab some milk and enjoy the sweetness you just created!