Chewy Sugar Cookie Dough
This chewy sugar cookie dough recipe yields soft and flavorful dough perfect for baking classic chewy sugar cookies or enjoying as edible dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the large egg and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture. Beat until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined and a soft dough forms.
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up for easier handling.
Use the dough immediately for baking or enjoy as chewy sugar cookie dough.