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The Softest Sugar Cookies: Easy, Chewy, and Perfect for Cutouts

A stack of delicious, soft sugar cookies generously topped with coarse sparkling sugar crystals.
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You need this dependable recipe for the softest sugar cookies that stay wonderfully tender and chewy for days. This simple method guarantees a melt-in-your-mouth texture and the cookies hold their shape for easy decorating.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This step builds the base for your soft cookies.
  2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the dough.
  5. Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disk, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or up to 2 days. Chilling is crucial for no-spread sugar cookies.
  6. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut the dough using your favorite cookie cutters.
  8. Place the cutouts onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch between them.
  9. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. For the softest sugar cookies, slightly underbake them; the edges should just be set, not deeply golden.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Frost or decorate once completely cool. These bakery style cookies are best enjoyed within 3 days.

Notes

  • For extra soft cookies, use slightly less flour or add 1 extra egg yolk to the dough mixture.
  • If you plan to decorate, chilling the cutouts on the pan for 10 minutes before baking helps them hold their shape perfectly.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain the melt in your mouth texture.

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