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crispy chewy sugar cookies on a round rack.

Crispy Chewy Sugar Cookies

Brooke Homec
These crispy chewy sugar cookies have a crispy edge, and soft chewy center, with the best vanilla flavor. They're so simple to make, and the taste is so good!
5 from 41 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 17
Calories 255 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup (227 g) salted butter
  • 1½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla this is a good time to use vanilla paste
  • 2¾ cups (380 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) salt
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar for rolling cookies in

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • Place the butter and sugar in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Add egg and mix on low until smooth, about 30 seconds. Beat in vanilla.
  • Slowly mix in dry ingredients, being careful not to over mix. I usually stop when I still have some flour remnants around the bowl.
  • Scoop the dough into large balls, I like to use a 3 tablespoon cookie scoop for these. Roll in sugar.
  • Place 6-8 cookie dough balls on your lined baking sheet. Bake the cookies for 10-13 minutes. You're looking for a nice light golden brown around the edges, and some crackling along the top. Be careful not to over bake, or you will lose the chewy factor we are going for.

Notes

The butter and eggs should not be completely chilled from the fridge, but should also not be room temperature. I try to let them sit out for about 15-30 minutes before I begin my cookie making!
I have given both cups and grams as measurements. Grams will be more precise, especially when measuring flour. If you don't have a kitchen scale, no problem! Just lightly spoon flour into your measuring cup to insure its not packed in there. Light and fluffy is the key.

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 245mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 350IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
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