Description
These soft and chewy sugar cookies are buttery, sweet, and absolutely irresistible! With a crisp edge and a melt-in-your-mouth center, they are perfect for any occasion. Want a fun twist? Add cinnamon to the dough and roll them in a cinnamon-sugar mix for a classic Snickerdoodle variation! Best of all, they require no chilling time—just mix, roll, and bake!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Extra sugar for rolling
Snickerdoodle Twist (Optional)
- 1 tbsp cinnamon (to mix into the dough)
- 1/4 cup sugar + 1 tbsp cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add vanilla extract and egg, mixing until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients on low speed until just combined. (If the dough is too sticky, add an extra tablespoon of flour.)
- Roll tablespoon-sized dough balls and coat them in granulated sugar. (For Snickerdoodles, mix cinnamon into the dough and roll in a cinnamon-sugar mix.)
- Place on the baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked—this is perfect!
- Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Enjoy
Notes
- For softer cookies, remove them from the oven when the edges are golden but the centers are slightly underbaked.
- No chilling required! But if you want extra flavor, refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- For a festive touch, mix in sprinkles, white chocolate chips, or chopped nuts!
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg