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Chewy Sugar Cookies

a stack of chewy sugar cookies

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These old-fashioned sugar cookies are chewy and delicious. The cookies are rolled in sugar and then gently flattened before baking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, plus more for rolling
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 350 F.
  2. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, beat the granulated sugar with the butter until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla; blend well.
  4. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir to blend.
  5. With the mixer on low speed, mix the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture.
  6. Shape the cookie dough into balls and roll in extra sugar, either regular granulated or sparkling sugar or pourable brown sugar. Arrange on the baking sheets with about 2 1/2 inches between the cookies.
  7. Bake for about 12 to 14 minutes, or until the bottoms have lightly browned.
  8. Makes about 24 to 36 cookies, depending on size.