Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies Recipe
These Chewy Soft Sugar Cookies are buttery, tender and so simple to make. No need to roll or chill the dough - just make, bake and eat.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 people
Calories: 309kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen
Soft Sugar Cookie Recipe
- 1 cup Butter room temperature
- 2 cup Sugar
- 2 large Eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ¾ teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
Buttercream Frosting
- ½ cup Butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2-3 Tablespoons Milk
- 4 cups Powdered Sugar
Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookie Recipe
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the butter and sugar and cream together using the paddle attachment until light and fluffy, or about 3-5 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed and scraping between each addition. Then, add the vanilla and salt and mix just until combined.
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the baking powder, baking soda and flour. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix on low speed until combined.
Using an ice cream scoop or a spoon, form 2" balls and place on an ungreased baking sheet (or baking sheets with parchment paper) about 2" apart.
Bake in a preheated oven for 8-9 minutes, or until lightly golden on the edges.
Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve immediately or store in a an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Enjoy!
Buttercream Frosting
In a large mixing bowl, add room tempreture butter. Use an electric mixer to beat the butter until it is light and fluffy.
Add vanilla extract, half of the powdered sugar and milk. Mix until light and fluffy.
Add the remainin powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy again.
Spread or pipe onto cooled cookies. Add sprinkles if desired. Enjoy!
Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 217mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 379IU | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg