Name: Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies Recipe
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 30
Ingredients: 8 ounces unsalted butter (2 sticks; 225g); firm but pliable, about 60°F (16°C); 10 ounces sugar (1 1/2 cups; 280g); 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder (10g); 1 1/4 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt (5g) (For table salt, use half as much by volume or use the same weight); Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg; 1 large egg, cold; 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract (15mL); 11 1/4 ounces all purpose flour (about 2 1/2 cups, spooned; 320g); Assorted sanding sugars, nonpareils, and sprinkles, or plain granulated sugar blended with vanilla seeds, luster dust, or powdered food coloring for finishing

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45m

This soft and chewy sugar cookie recipe creates a delightful treat with just the right touch of sweetness. Made with unsalted butter, sugar, baking powder, and a hint of nutmeg, these cookies are perfect for any occasion. Finish them off with your choice of sanding sugars, nonpareils, or sprinkles.

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Servings: 30

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8 ounces unsalted butter (2 sticks; 225g); firm but pliable, about 60°F (16°C)

10 ounces sugar (1 1/2 cups; 280g)

2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder (10g)

1 1/4 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt (5g) (For table salt, use half as much by volume or use the same weight)

Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg

1 large egg, cold

1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract (15mL)

11 1/4 ounces all purpose flour (about 2 1/2 cups, spooned; 320g)

Assorted sanding sugars, nonpareils, and sprinkles, or plain granulated sugar blended with vanilla seeds, luster dust, or powdered food coloring for finishing

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

208kcal

10%
Fat

9g

0%
Saturated Fat

6g

0%
Carbohydrates

28g

1%
Fiber

0g

0%
Sugar

14g

0%
Protein

2g

0%
Cholesterol

32mg

1%
Sodium

156mg

7%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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