Description
Get ready to bake the ultimate soft and chewy sugar cookies that are perfect for any occasion. These cookies are a quick dessert, easy snack, and one of the best baking ideas when you want something simple yet delicious. With a buttery flavor, tender centers, and lightly crisp edges, this easy recipe delivers bakery-style cookies right at home. Whether you’re searching for sweet treat ideas, quick dessert recipes, or classic comfort food, this recipe checks every box.
Ingredients
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 egg yolk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
¼ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add egg and egg yolk, mixing well after each addition.
4. Stir in vanilla extract and optional almond extract.
5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
6. Cover and chill the dough for 30–60 minutes.
7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
8. Roll dough into balls and coat in granulated sugar.
9. Place on baking sheet spaced 2 inches apart.
10. Bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.
11. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
Notes
Use room temperature butter for a smoother dough and better texture.
Do not overbake; cookies should look slightly underdone in the center when removed.
Chilling the dough improves flavor and prevents excessive spreading.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg