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Chewy Sugar Cookies

Irresistible Chewy Sugar Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Experience the joy of Chewy Sugar Cookies that are simple to make and melt in your mouth.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar firmly packed
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup can be swapped with honey
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract can use almond extract instead
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour measure carefully
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
For the Finishing Touch
  • 1/2 cup large decorating sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Chewy Sugar Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine room temperature unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Mix in one large egg, along with vanilla and lemon extracts. Beat until well combined, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. 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.
  5. If the dough feels too soft, chill it in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes.
  6. Use a cookie scoop to portion out the dough and roll each portion into a ball. Coat them in large decorating sugar.
  7. Arrange the coated dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for about 10 minutes, until golden brown around the edges.
  9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure butter is at room temperature and avoid overmixing the dough.

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