Description
These are soft and chewy sugar cookies made with a quick, no-chill dough. This recipe uses simple ingredients and comes together fast, making it perfect for beginner bakers.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Topping: 1/4 cup granulated sugar, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or coat it with baking spray.
- In a large bowl using a mixer, cream the softened butter and 1 1/4 cups of sugar. Mix until the mixture looks light and fluffy, about 1 minute.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and optional almond extract. Beat these ingredients until they are fully combined.
- Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to the bowl. Mix until the dry ingredients are just combined. Remember to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in the 1/4 cup of granulated sugar reserved for dipping.
- Place the sugared dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 to 11 minutes, or until the cookies have set.
- Let the cookies cool before serving.
Notes
- These soft and chewy sugar cookies are a seasonal cookie staple.
- This recipe uses a no-chill dough, saving you time.
- Feel free to frost them or cover them with a glaze after cooling, if you want.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American