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Chewy Sugar Cookies

Updated on June 9, 2022 | By Dana | 2 Comments

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Soft, tasty and super easy these Chewy Sugar Cookies are a classic and basic recipe that is great for the holidays or any time of the year!

Cookies, give me all the cookies! I’m obsessed with anything chewy in the name and these Chewy Sugar Cookies are one of my favorite ones.

We make these every single year, they are super easy to whip up and everyone loves them. Rolled in decorators sugar for some sparkle and taste, these are irresistable.

I love having a basic recipe that is just simple and easy but also super flavorful. These cookies meet all those requirements and more.

I’m not really into decorating cookies so these sugar cookies are the complete opposite of the ones you would decorate.

Don’t get me wrong, I love eating decorated sugar cookies but I love eating these Chewy Sugar Cookies even more. Soft and chewy all the way!

Also with it’s basic base you can add to this recipe as you’d like as well, so that is another reason. It is a great recipe that you can build off of to create other flavors.

Some of my other favorite cookies we have on our site include: M&M Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies, No Chill Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cookies.

So if you are looking for that delicious cookie that is simple but everyone will fall in love with then you will love these Sugar Cookies!

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:

With minimal ingredients, these are easy to bake up.
They store really well so making ahead works perfect.
You can double this recipe to have more on hand or to give as gifts.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE AT BOTTOM):

All-purpose flour
Baking soda
Baking powder
Fine sea salt
Unsalted butter
Granulated sugar
Egg
Whole milk
Vanilla extract
Decorators sugar

HOW TO MAKE CHEWY SUGAR COOKIES:

Line a sheet tray with parchment paper, set aside. In a medium-sized bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, set aside.
In a large bowl cream together the butter and sugar until smooth with an electric hand mixer. Add the egg and mix it in until combined. Add the milk and vanilla, stir it in until combined, scrape down the sides as needed.
Using a 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop out the cookie dough onto the parchment-lined sheet tray. They can be close but not touching. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours, but best if you can chill overnight.
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line sheet trays with parchment paper. Pour the decorator’s sugar into a small bowl.
Roll the cookie dough balls between your hands to form a smooth ball. Dip the tops of the dough balls into the decorator’s sugar. Place them, sugar side up, onto the parchment-lined sheet trays about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 8-11 minutes until lightly golden brown around the edges. Let the cookies cool on the tray for 10 minutes, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

HOW LONG DO I NEED TO LET MY DOUGH CHILL?

I always find that making cookies where you have to chill the dough produces amazing results. These need to be chilled for at least 2 hours but overnight if you can.

This produces a cookie where they minimize the spread since the fats in the cookies melt slower while baking, and they are also chewier!

WHAT ELSE CAN I ADD TO THESE COOKIES?

There are various different things that you can add to these cookies to amplify or change their flavor if you’d like since the dough is basic.

Some ideas include: crushed candy canes, toffee bits, sprinkles (you can change the colors to the holidays), you can frost them with buttercream or cream cheese frostings.

You can also change up the extracts in these to change the flavor, almond, rum, vanilla, peppermint, etc.

HOW TO STORE:

These Chewy Sugar Cookies can be stored in an airtight container where they will keep for up to 4-5 days.

They can also be frozen, to freeze your cookies let them cool and then place them in a freezer bag where they will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Let defrost on the countertop until soft.

TIPS AND TRICKS:

Do not forget to chill your dough, 2 hours is minimum but overnight if you can.
You can add different things into this cookie to change the flavor, see my tips above.
If you are not a fan of decorators sugar, you can roll in regular sugar or leave plain.
These can be frozen, see my tips above.
These make a larger batch, but since they store so well you can absolutely double.

If you want a delicious, easy and flavorful cookie for the holidays or any time of year then you have to make these Chewy Sugar Cookies.

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