Chewiest Sugar Cookies
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Author Notes: My 8 year old daughter Maddie and I love to make cookies together. We always sample the dough as we go, adding a little more sugar or vanilla (or something else), if needed. Because if the dough doesn't taste good, the cookies certainly won't. If you use very fresh free-range eggs (ours are from a farm down the road), then you don't have to worry about salmonella. If you'd rather not eat raw dough, though, trust that Maddie and I have tasted this one, and we think it's great. We love the chewy sugar cookies made from this dough, too, of course- they remind us of those packaged slice and bake ones, but they're better. And thanks to Merrill's mom for the tip about using the patterned bottom of a glass to create a pattern in the cookies :) - WinnieAb
Food52 Review: These super-chewy cookies have deep dark sugar flavor and rich vanilla notes. The recipe calls for one cup of brown sugar, which we thought imparted a distinct brown butter taste. Not your traditional sugar cookie, but a great play on a classic. - Emily - A&M
Serves 20-30 cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups unbleached all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer (or by hand), cream the butter and the sugars. Add the egg yolks and the vanilla and mix well.
- Combine the flour with the baking powder and the salt in a separate bowl. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well blended.
- If you want to make rolled/cut-out cookies, you should wrap the dough in parchment or plastic and refrigerate until it is thoroughly chilled. You could also make a "log" out of the dough, freeze it, and then make "slice and bake" cookies. The third option (and what I usually do) is to shape the dough into balls, which you can flatten a bit with a metal spatula or the bottom of a glass (use a glass with a pattern and you'll end up with patterned cookies). Don't flatten them too much, because a bit of thickness helps them keep their shape/ensures they stay chewy, and place on parchment or silpat lined cookie sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until slightly brown on the bottoms and around the edges. In my oven, this takes 14 minutes.
- This recipe is a Community Pick!
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Chewy Sugar Cookie
Tags: Easy, kid-friendly, sweet
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5 months ago SmallServings
I just made these and boy are they easy and delicious! Next time I'll get my little ones involved. The brown sugar adds more depth. Thanks for sharing such a delightful recipe!
almost 2 years ago TheWimpyVegetarian
These look so good - I'm making these the next time the grandkids come to visit. My friend Rodger H. speaks so highly of you and your blog!
almost 2 years ago TheWimpyVegetarian
I meant to add: it always amazes me how small the world really is and all the connections we all have whether we know it or not.
almost 2 years ago WinnieAb
Very cool- please say hello to him for me!
almost 2 years ago Hummusit
Deadly...
about 2 years ago dailykale
These are outstanding! Thank you so much for sharing this with us, Winnie--it is a *keeper*. I made a batch for an 8th grade graduation party. I added an additional 1/2 tsp salt and refrigerated the dough over night. Formed balls and rolled in pink sanding sugar, slightly pressing down each. Baked for 14 min - no browning on the bottom (which I love) -- just perfect chewy deliciousness. Fantastic sugar cookie dough. As mentioned above, the brown sugar really gives a lovely, distinct flavor. Thanks again!
almost 3 years ago Heena
That's a lovely tip!
about 3 years ago WinnieAb
Thanks food52 friends!
about 3 years ago drbabs
Barbara is a trusted source on General Cooking.
and nice plate!
about 3 years ago Lizthechef
Pretty - thought you had used a cookie press until I read through your nice blurb. These look so good!
about 3 years ago ENunn
Really beautiful! Adding this one to my file. Also--nice photo!
about 3 years ago monkeymom
Beautiful!