Soft Chewy Sugar Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
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2 3/4 cups (344g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup (200g) granulated white sugar
→ Wet Ingredients
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1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, very softened
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1 egg, at room temperature
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2 teaspoons vanilla
→ For Rolling
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1/4 cup (50g) granulated white sugar
# Instructions:
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Turn your oven on to 350°F and line a couple of baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Grab a bowl and whisk together your flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set this aside for now.
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In your big bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar with your mixer until it gets really light and fluffy - give it a good 1-2 minutes on high speed.
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Pop in your egg and vanilla. Mix on medium speed until everything gets pale and super fluffy, about another 1-2 minutes.
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Now mix in those dry ingredients you set aside earlier. Keep the mixer on low and mix just until everything's combined - don't overdo it!
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Use a 2 tablespoon scoop to portion out your dough, roll into balls, then roll each ball in that extra sugar. Space them out on your baking sheets and gently flatten each one.
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Bake for 9-10 minutes (just 6-8 cookies at a time), then let them rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving to a cooling rack.
# Notes:
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Make sure your butter is very soft but not melted for the best texture
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Space cookies at least 2 inches apart as they will spread while baking
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Bake in smaller batches (6-8 cookies) for the most even results