1¼ cups (250 grams) granulated sugar, (plus ¼ cup (50 grams) for rolling)
1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk, (at room temperature)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Categories
Dessert
Cuisine
American
Steps
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Avoid dark-colored baking sheets, which may cause too much browning.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt to combine.
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium-high speed to beat the butter and 1¼ cups sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. The mixture should increase in volume and become paler in color.
Scrape down the sides and bottom of the mixing bowl. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla, and beat until combined, scraping the bowl down as needed. Slowly beat in the flour mixture until just combined. Don't overmix.
Place the remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a shallow dish. Using a large (3-tablespoon) spring-loaded scoop, divide the dough into balls, then roll in sugar to coat evenly. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart, and flatten slightly with the bottom of a measuring cup.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and very lightly brown, but the centers still look soft or 'wet'. Do not wait for the centers to brown unless you want a crisper texture.
Cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Reviews
Megan on 2026-09-29 (5 stars): Love this recipe! Made big ol chewy sugar cookies!!
Louann Pirrman on 2026-09-17 (5 stars): These cookies are absolutely delicious! The texture and taste are amazing! Thank you for sharing! If I wanted to make more than one batch at a time, would I just double or triple the recipe or will that be too much of one ingredient and not enough of another? Like are 6 sticks of butter too much even if there is 10 cups of flour and 3 3/4 cups of sugar?
karen on 2026-09-05 (5 stars): I have made this recipe so many times. I felt like i owed it a review. Everyone who has tried them says its the best sugar cookie they have ever had.
Bethany on 2026-08-31 (5 stars): Love these cookies! Have made them for several special occasions, but today for a ‘First Day of School’ snack. Thanks for sharing!!
Lisa Church on 2026-08-27 (5 stars): Wonderful great place to find recipies
Tracy on 2026-08-15 (5 stars): 🥰🥰🥰
Robin Garcia on 2026-08-05 (5 stars): YUM!! I was in the mood for a soft warm cookie, but didn't have the time for a recipe that needed to be in the fridge. These cookies really hit the spot! I do have two boys and a husband who inhale freshly baked cookies, so I used a 1 tablespoon scoop which yielded 36 cookies, and baked for 9 minutes. I'll double the recipe next time to make bigger cookies - because there will definitely be a next time 😋
Seth on 2026-08-03 (5 stars): I forgot to add the baking powder and everyone raved how good they were - hahaha!
