Description
These Chewy Sugar Cookies are warm, comforting treats that bring nostalgia with every bite, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla until well combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Add this dry mixture to the creamed butter mixture, stirring gently until just blended.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For variations, try adding citrus zest, spices, chocolate chips, or nuts. Dough can be made ahead and frozen for later baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 143
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 47mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg