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Sugar Cookies

Sugar Cookies

 Simple to whip up and easy to vary, these sugar cookies have a classic soft and chewy texture with a vanilla sugar flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 20
Calories 184 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the dough:

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For rolling:

  • 1/3 cup sugar

Instructions
 

1-Preheat the oven:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it
    with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

2-Melt the butter:

  • In a microwave-safe bowl or a small saucepan, melt the butter until
    fully liquid.

3-Mix the wet ingredients:

  • In a large bowl, add the melted butter and brown sugar. Mix well until
    fully incorporated.
  • Add the whole egg, the egg yolk, and the vanilla extract. Mix again until
    everything is well combined.

4-Add the dry ingredients:

  • In the same bowl, add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until there
    are no lumps and the dough is uniform.

5-Chill the dough (optional):

  • If desired, you can refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes. This
    will help the cookies maintain their shape better when baking.

6-Form the cookies:

  • Form dough balls using approximately 3 tablespoons of dough for
    each.
  • If desired, you can roll the dough balls in a bowl with the additional
    sugar to coat them.

Bake:

  • Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space
    between them to allow for spreading.
  • Bake for 11 to 13 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden but the
    centers still look a bit soft.

Cool:

  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before
    transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For chewier, thicker, and more flavorful cookies: Allow the dough to rest in
    the refrigerator overnight. This enhances the texture and flavor of the cookies.
  • For softer and chewier cookies: You can bake the cookies without chilling the dough. They will be softer and chewier but slightly less thick.
  • Precise measurement: Make sure to measure the flour correctly. The most
    accurate way is to use a kitchen scale. If using measuring cups, fluff the flour
    with a spoon, spoon it into the measuring cup, and level it off with a knife.
  • Ingredient temperature: Ensure that the ingredients, especially the egg and
    egg yolk, are at room temperature for better mixing.
  • Baking control: The cookies will continue to cook a bit after removing them
    from the oven due to residual heat. Don’t worry if they look slightly soft in the
    center when you take them out.
  • Storage: Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to
    keep them fresh. You can add a piece of bread to the container to keep the
    cookies soft.
  • Variations: You can add chocolate chips, nuts, or raisins to the dough for
    different flavor variations.

Nutrition

Calories: 184kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 191mgPotassium: 33mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 308IUCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
Keyword soft chewy cookies, Sugar cookies
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