Chewy Sugar Cookies #1 Recipe

Name: Chewy Sugar Cookies #1
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 large egg; 2 cups all-purpose unbleached flour (I use King Arthur); 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 2 teaspoons baking powder; zest of 1 lemon (optional); 1/2 cup finely chopped candied ginger (optional); 1 cup turbinado, or course colored sugar; thin lemon glaze made with confectioner's sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice (otional)

Servings: persons

1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose unbleached flour (I use King Arthur)
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
zest of 1 lemon (optional)
1/2 cup finely chopped candied ginger (optional)
1 cup turbinado, or course colored sugar
thin lemon glaze made with confectioner's sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice (otional)

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["Line several sheet pans with parchment paper.", "Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla. Beat for one minute. Scrape down sides of bowl.", "Add egg and beat for 1 minute. Scrape sides of bowl.", "Add flour, salt and baking powder. Beat for 2 minutes, scraping sides of bowl after 1 minute.", "Add lemon zest and ginger, if using, and stir to combine.", "Chill dough for 1/2 hour in refrigerator.", "Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place course sugar in a small shallow bowl. With a small ice cream/cookie scoop (mine is 1 1/2"" in diameter), scoop balls and drop a few at a time into the course sugar. Roll in sugar. Place on parchment-lined pans about an inch apart.", "Lay a sheet of parchment over the dough balls. Place a heavy sheet pan on top and press down slightly to flatten all the balls of dough to about 1/4"" - 1/2"" thick. Remove top pan and peel off top parchment. Sprinkle more sugar on top if desired.", "Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until just lightly golden around edges of cookies.Cool pans on racks.", "If you want to glaze the cookies, drizzle lemon glaze over top. Let the glaze firm up before storing in air-tight containers."]

1085

kcal

Calories

Fat

154

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, 1 large egg, and more.

Yes, Chewy Sugar Cookies #1 falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chewy Sugar Cookies #1

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