Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Chewy Sugar Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine room temperature unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in one large egg, along with vanilla and lemon extracts. Beat until well combined, about 1-2 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- If the dough feels too soft, chill it in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion out the dough and roll each portion into a ball. Coat them in large decorating sugar.
- Arrange the coated dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for about 10 minutes, until golden brown around the edges.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
Notes
For best results, ensure butter is at room temperature and avoid overmixing the dough.
