Thick sugar cookies are a delicious and classic holiday treat. They are chewy and soft, with a rich flavor that everyone loves. This recipe is easy to follow and produces perfectly thick and chewy cookies every time.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the brown sugar until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
FAQ
A: There are a few reasons why your cookies might be turning out thin and crispy.
* You used too much flour. When you add too much flour to your cookie dough, it will result in tough, dry cookies. Try reducing the amount of flour by 1/4 cup and see if that helps.
* You over-baked your cookies. Cookies should be baked until they are just set, but not browned. If you bake your cookies too long, they will become dry and crispy.
* You used cold butter. Cold butter helps to create a chewy texture in cookies. If you use softened or melted butter, your cookies will be more likely to turn out thin and crispy.
A: There are a few things you can do to make your cookies thick and chewy.
* Use cold butter. Cold butter helps to create a chewy texture in cookies.
* Chill the dough before baking. Chilling the dough helps to develop the gluten, which results in chewier cookies.
* Bake the cookies at a low temperature. Baking the cookies at a low temperature helps to prevent them from over-browning and becoming too crispy.
- They are delicious!
- They are easy to make.
- They are perfect for any occasion.
- They are a great way to use up leftover butter and sugar.
- Use cold butter.
- Chill the dough before baking.
- Bake the cookies at a low temperature.
- Enjoy!
Summary
Thick sugar cookies are a delicious and classic holiday treat. They are chewy and soft, with a rich flavor that everyone loves. This recipe is easy to follow and produces perfectly thick and chewy cookies every time. So what are you waiting for? Give it a try today!
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
To store thick sugar cookies, place them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
1. Use a cold dough.
Flour a work surface and roll out the dough to 1/2-inch thickness.
1 cup of sugar
10-12 minutes at 375 degrees F
2 eggs