💛 A Sweet Hug from the Oven
Some cookies just feel like a memory.
These are those cookies.
Soft, buttery, chewy, and kissed with sugar — these sugar cookies remind me of the ones my grandma used to make just for us kids. No rolling pins, no cutters, no stress. Just a warm oven and a recipe so simple it became tradition.
Whether you’re baking with your little ones, prepping holiday tins, or craving a nostalgic treat, this no-chill sugar cookie recipe is your golden ticket to the coziest kind of joy. 🥛✨
🍬 Why You’ll Love These Sugar Cookies
- 🍪 Soft and chewy, just like a bakery cookie
- ⏱️ Ready in under 30 minutes — no chilling required
- ✨ Customizable with sprinkles, frosting, or citrus zest
- 🧁 Perfect for decorating or eating straight from the rack
- 🎁 Stay soft for days — ideal for gifting or parties
What You’ll Need
- Mixing bowls
- Hand or stand mixer
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Cookie scoop
- Baking sheet + parchment paper
- Cooling rack
📝 Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp milk
- ¼ cup sugar (for rolling)
👩🍳 How to Make Soft & Chewy Sugar Cookies
🧈 Cream the Butter
In a large mixing bowl, beat 1 cup softened butter and 1½ cups sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
Mix in 1 egg, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 3 tbsp milk until smooth.
🥣 Combine the Dry
In a separate bowl, whisk together:
2¾ cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and ½ tsp baking powder.
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined — don’t overmix.
🍬 Roll & Sugar
Use a cookie scoop to portion dough into 1-tbsp balls.
Roll each ball in ¼ cup sugar to coat.
🔥 Bake to Perfection
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Place cookie dough balls 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly underbaked.
❄️ Cool & Enjoy
Let cookies cool on the tray for 2–3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Enjoy warm with a glass of milk — or cool completely before storing.
👩🍳 Pro Tips for Cookie Success
- Slightly underbake for the softest centers
- Want crispy edges? Flatten the dough balls a bit before baking
- Add sprinkles before baking for a festive twist
- Swap vanilla for almond extract or add lemon/orange zest for a citrusy version
- Freeze unbaked dough balls and bake from frozen — add 1–2 minutes to baking time
🧊 Storage Tips
- Room Temp: Store in an airtight container up to 1 week
- Freezer: Freeze baked cookies or raw dough balls up to 3 months
- To Bake from Frozen: Place frozen dough balls directly onto baking sheet and bake for 1–2 extra minutes
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🍪 Soft & Chewy Sugar Cookies – The Classic Everyone Loves
Description
Soft and chewy sugar cookies with sparkly sugar tops, no chilling required! Perfect for holidays, parties, or an everyday sweet fix.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
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Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in egg, vanilla, and milk.
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Whisk together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Gradually mix into wet ingredients.
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Scoop dough into balls, roll in sugar.
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Place 2" apart on baking sheet.
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Bake 8–10 min until edges are set.
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Cool 2–3 min on pan, then move to wire rack.