Chewy Sugar Cookie Recipe
These drop sugar cookies are buttery, chewy, tender and so simple to make. No need to roll or chill the dough - just make, bake and eat.
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 309kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter room temperature
- 2 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
Buttercream Frosting
- 1/2 cup butter room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the butter and sugar and cream together using the paddle attachment until light and fluffy—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 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 frost with buttercream. Enjoy!
Buttercream Frosting
- In a large mixing bowl, add room temperature butter. Use an electric mixer to beat the butter until it is light and fluffy, then add the vanilla extract, half of the powdered sugar, and milk. Mix until light and fluffy.
- Add the remaining powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy again.
- Spread or pipe onto cooled cookies. Enjoy!
Notes
Storing instructions: store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Make-ahead tips: make, roll, and freeze cookie dough for up to 3 months. To bake, either transfer to the fridge overnight to thaw or bake directly from the freezer, adding an extra couple of minutes to the baking time.
Nutrition
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