Soft Sweet Cookies (Print)
Easy-to-make sugar cookies that are chewy, soft, and perfectly sweet. Scoop, roll in sugar, then bake—no rolling or chilling needed.
# Ingredients:
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A heaping 2¾ cups of plain flour.
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A pinch (½ teaspoon) of baking powder.
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½ teaspoon of baking soda.
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A sprinkle of salt (½ teaspoon).
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Room temp butter, 1 cup unsalted.
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1½ cups of regular sugar.
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1 big egg.
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2 small spoons of vanilla essence.
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¼ cup of sugar for rolling the dough.
# Steps:
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Set your oven to 350°F and line baking trays with either parchment or silicone mats.
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Mix together the flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder.
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Beat butter and sugar till they look fluffy and smooth.
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Toss in the egg and vanilla, and give it a good mix.
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Slowly stir the dry mix into the butter combo until just blended.
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Scoop dough into roughly 2-tablespoon chunks.
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Roll dough into little balls, then coat them with sugar.
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Spread dough balls out on trays, leaving 2-3 inches in between.
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Bake for around 11 to 13 minutes until the bottoms turn golden and the edges get wrinkly.
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After baking, cool for a minute or two on the tray, then transfer to a wire rack.
# Notes:
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Roll dough in sugar just before baking so cookies spread properly.
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You can freeze as dough balls or already baked cookies.
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If frosting later, skip rolling dough in sugar.