Chewy Sugar Cookies: Soft, Sweet, and Perfectly Crinkled!
These chewy sugar cookies are delightfully soft and sweet, with a perfect crinkle on top. They are easy to make and sure to be a hit at any gathering, whether you’re serving them at a party or enjoying them at home with a glass of milk.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 electric mixer or whisk
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper (optional)
- 1 cookie scoop or tablespoon
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter Softened
- ¼ cup brown sugar Packed
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Extra granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and softened butter. Cream them together using an electric mixer or whisk until light and fluffy.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until well incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can affect the texture.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop out portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in the extra granulated sugar to coat.
- Place the cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked—that's okay! They will continue to cook on the sheet after being removed from the oven.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For added flavor, you can mix in chocolate chips or sprinkles.
Store in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to a week.
You can freeze the cookie dough balls for later baking; just add a minute or two to the baking time if baking from frozen.