Chewy Sugar Cookies
These chewy sugar cookies are soft in the center with a lightly golden edge, made from simple pantry ingredients and full of rich buttery vanilla-almond flavor.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure the butter is soft for easy mixing.
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and both sugars together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space for spreading.
Baking
- Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes until the edges are lightly golden. Centers may still appear soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. For longer storage, freeze them in a container or bag. Thaw at room temperature before serving.