Soft Sugar Cookies (Printable Version)
Melt-in-your-mouth soft cookies with a sugar coating, featuring the perfect chewy texture and vanilla-rich flavor.
# Ingredients:
→ Cookie Base
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1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
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1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
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¼ cup packed brown sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 whole egg plus 1 egg yolk
→ Dry Ingredients
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1 ½ cups cake flour
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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¾ teaspoon kosher salt
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½ teaspoon baking soda
→ Decoration
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Decorator's sugar for rolling
# Steps to Follow:
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Using a stand mixer, combine the melted butter with granulated and brown sugars on medium-low speed until the mixture comes together smoothly.
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Mix in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together cake flour, all-purpose flour, kosher salt, and baking soda.
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Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix just until combined. Do not overmix, especially if you want a chewy texture.
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Shape the dough into 24 golf ball-sized portions and roll each in decorator's sugar. Place on a lined baking sheet and freeze until completely firm.
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange 12 frozen cookie balls per sheet, spacing about 1½ inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the bottoms are light golden while tops remain pale and puffy.
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Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool completely to room temperature to achieve the perfect soft, chewy consistency.
# Additional Notes:
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Recipe adapted from Butternut Bakery.
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Preparation time does not include freezing time.
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For the best texture, ensure cookies are completely frozen before baking.