# Easy Classic Chewy Sugar Cookies

These simple and foolproof sugar cookies are a multi-generation family favorite, offering a sweet, chewy, buttery, and delicious treat without needing a mixer.

- Servings: 24 servings
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dessert
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2.75 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1.5 cup white sugar

## Instructions

1. Cool the baked cookies.
2. Serve the cooled cookies.
3. Enjoy the served cookies.

## Tips

- To prevent dry or crumbly cookies, avoid adding too much flour.
- Use the spoon-and-level method for measuring flour: fluff, lightly spoon into cup, then sweep off excess.
- Do not scoop flour directly with the measuring cup or pack it down.
- If dough turns out crumbly, add about 1-2 tbsp of melted butter or water.
- Adding vanilla extract is an option for flavor variation.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKc05pfqtm8&t=159s
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/bd084eee-1d1a-456a-8642-56ea1bb25622
- Extracted: 2026-01-26

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