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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
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 people
Calories: 309kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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!

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