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The Best Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies That Hold Shape

A stack of freshly baked, golden soft sugar cookies with a slightly crackled top, sitting on a light plate.
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A straightforward recipe for sugar cookies that stay soft and chewy, perfect for decorating or eating plain.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Beat the softened butter and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 2 hours.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. For soft cookies that do not spread, roll the chilled dough to 1/4 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut into desired shapes.
  8. Place shapes on prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between cookies.
  9. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are just set. The centers should still look slightly underdone for maximum softness.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra soft cookies, slightly underbake them; they will firm up as they cool.
  • To keep cookies soft for several days, store them in an airtight container with a slice of bread or a small piece of apple.
  • If you are only decorating and not cutting shapes, you can use the drop method by scooping 1.5 tablespoon mounds onto the sheet.

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