Easy Sugar Cookies Baking (Print-Friendly Version)
Soft sugar cookies with buttery vanilla flavor and tender texture, perfect for quick home baking.
# Ingredients List:
→ Dry Ingredients
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345 grams all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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0.75 teaspoon salt
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0.5 teaspoon baking powder
→ Wet Ingredients
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227 grams unsalted butter, at cool room temperature
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350 grams granulated sugar, divided
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1 large egg
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1 large egg yolk
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1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
→ For Rolling
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100 grams granulated sugar, for rolling
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 175°C. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.
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In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder until evenly combined. Set aside.
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In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat unsalted butter on medium speed for 1 minute. Add 250 grams granulated sugar and continue to beat until light and creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes, occasionally scraping down the bowl.
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Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix on medium until thoroughly incorporated.
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Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix on low speed just until a cohesive dough forms. The dough may appear slightly crumbly at first but will come together.
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Place the remaining 100 grams granulated sugar in a small bowl. Portion the dough into balls, using approximately 2 tablespoons per portion. Roll each dough ball in sugar until fully coated. Arrange onto prepared baking sheet, spacing each piece about 5 cm apart.
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Bake for 10 to 14 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden and the surfaces start to crack. Monitor closely to prevent over-baking; cookies should remain soft and chewy.
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Remove baking sheet from oven and let cookies rest on the tray for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once cooled, store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze in a suitable container for up to 3 months.
# Extra Tips:
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For best texture, use butter that is just cool to the touch, rather than fully softened.
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Adjust baking time for your oven to maintain a soft, chewy center.