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Soft & Chewy Sugar Cookies

These sugar cookies are incredibly soft and chewy, with a delightful vanilla flavor. Perfect for holidays or any time you crave a sweet treat!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
  4. Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Let cool on baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For extra soft cookies, don't overbake them. They should still look slightly underdone in the center when you take them out of the oven.