Description

A soft and chewy sugar cookie with buttery richness and a sweet vanilla flavor. These classic cookies are quick to make, require no dough chilling, and are perfect for everyday baking or festive decorating.

Ingredients

2 ¾ cups (344 g) all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, room temperature

1 ¼ cups (250 g) granulated sugar

1 large egg, room temperature

1 egg yolk, room temperature

3 tsp vanilla extract

½ cup (100 g) extra granulated sugar (for rolling)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
In a large bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract; beat until well combined.
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients on low speed until a soft dough forms.
Scoop about 3 tablespoons of dough per cookie, roll into balls, and coat in the extra granulated sugar.
Place dough balls on prepared baking sheets with space between each.
Bake for 11–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers look slightly underbaked.
Let cookies rest on the pan for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Add 1 tsp lemon zest for a citrusy variation.

Substitute 1 tsp vanilla with almond extract for a nutty flavor.

Roll in sprinkles instead of sugar for festive occasions.

Top with buttercream or royal icing for holidays.

Use a smaller scoop to make mini cookies for gifting.

Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Keep cookies soft by storing with a slice of bread.

Freeze unbaked dough balls and bake from frozen with slight thawing and sugar coating.

Use a gluten-free 1:1 flour blend to make the recipe gluten-free; consider adding an extra yolk for moisture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 190
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 35mg