Soft Sugar Cookies
Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies: A Classic Recipe Everyone Will Love
Soft, chewy, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, these classic sugar cookies are perfect for any occasion! With a tender texture and lightly sweet flavor, they’re a versatile treat that can be enjoyed plain, frosted, or topped with sprinkles. This recipe uses simple ingredients and is easy to follow, making it a go-to for bakers of all levels.
Why You’ll Love These Soft Sugar Cookies:
- Classic Texture: Soft and chewy with just the right amount of sweetness.
- Easy to Customize: Perfect for adding frosting, sprinkles, or seasonal decorations.
- Simple Ingredients: You probably already have everything you need in your pantry!
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- 1/2 cup butter (room temp)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1 egg (room temp)
- 1 egg yolk (room temp)
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp salt
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Remove butter & eggs from fridge and let come to room temperature (about 45 min)
- Preheat oven 350°
- Beat butter and sugar with electric mixer.
- Add vanilla and eggs and continue to mix.
- Add flour, baking soda and salt. Mix until combined.
- Use cookie scoop to form dough into balls. Place onto plate and refrigerate about 30 min.
- Remove from fridge and place dough on cookie sheet.
- Bake about 8 min.
- Let cool 5 min on cookie sheet and then transfer to cooling rack.
- Enjoy!
Tips for the Best Soft Sugar Cookies:
- Use Room Temperature Butter: Softened butter helps create a fluffy texture.
- Avoid Overmixing: Overmixing the dough can make cookies tough, so mix just until combined.
FAQ
- Can I make the dough ahead of time?
- Yes! You can refrigerate the dough for up to 24 hours or freeze it for up to 3 months. Just let it come to room temperature before baking.
- How do I store these cookies?
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
These Soft Sugar Cookies are a must-have recipe in any baker’s collection. They’re easy, classic, and always a hit. Perfect for holidays, parties, or just because, this is a recipe you’ll turn to again and again. Bake up a batch and enjoy the sweet simplicity of these delicious cookies!
Soft Sugar Cookies
These Soft Sugar Cookies are light, chewy, and perfect for any occasion! Made with simple ingredients and they’re so easy to prepare. This classic recipe is a crowd-pleaser that you’ll want to bake again and again.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- ½ cup butter room temp
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla
- 1 egg room temp
- 1 egg yolk room temp
- 1 ½ cups flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¾ tsp salt
Instructions
Directions:
- Remove butter & eggs from fridge and let come to room temperature (about 45 min).1/2 cup butter, 1 egg, 1 egg yolk
- Preheat oven 350°.
- Beat butter and sugar with electric mixer.1/2 cup butter, 3/4 cup sugar
- Add vanilla and eggs and continue to mix.1 1/2 tsp vanilla, 1 egg, 1 egg yolk
- Add flour, baking soda and salt. Mix until combined.1 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 3/4 tsp salt
- Use cookie scoop to form dough into balls. Place onto plate and refrigerate about 30 min.
- Remove from fridge and place dough on cookie sheet.
- Bake about 8 min.
- Let cool 5 min and place on cooling rack.
- Enjoy!