Chewy Sugar Cookies (America’s Test Kitchen)

Chewy sugar cookies are a classic American treat, loved for their soft and tender texture. They are a popular choice for holiday baking and can be customized with different flavors and decorations.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Chewy Sugar Cookies (America’s Test Kitchen)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 24 Calories: 3840

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 Egg
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2.75 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Cream of tartar
• 0.25 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 cup Additional granulated sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 5 cups of granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, cream of tartar, and baking soda.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in the additional granulated sugar. Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
6. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Enjoy your chewy sugar cookies!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 160kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7g11%

Total Carbohydrate 23g8%

Sugars 15g

Protein 1g2%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.