Sugar Cookies Recipes Chewy
Sugar cookies are a classic treat that everyone loves. With their chewy texture and sweet taste, they are perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re baking for a party or just want a sweet treat for yourself, this sugar cookies recipe will not disappoint.
Ingredients:
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
– 2 eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 3 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
– ½ teaspoon salt
– Additional sugar for rolling
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix as this can result in tough cookies.
6. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in additional sugar to coat.
7. Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
8. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges start to turn golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Estimate Cooking Time and Yield:
This sugar cookies recipe takes approximately 30 minutes to prepare and yields about 24 cookies, depending on the size of your dough balls. Remember to adjust the baking time if you prefer your cookies to be softer or more crisp.
So there you have it – a delicious sugar cookies recipe that will satisfy your sweet tooth. Enjoy these chewy treats on their own or decorate them with icing for a festive touch. Happy baking!