Soft & Chewy cut out sugar cookies
There’s something truly special about a soft, chewy sugar cookie. It may be unpopular opinion but when it comes to sugar cookies, unless they’re soft to bite into, I will not eat them. Especially when it’s rolled out, cut into sweet little shapes and then having your kids color them in homemade frosting. You want them soft, trust me. These are my go-to, tried and true whenever I want a cookie that’s just as fun to decorate as it is to eat. They hold their shape beautifully, stay pillowy soft for days, and have that classic buttery vanilla flavor that feels like home.
Whether you’re baking for holidays, birthdays or just want a treat in the afternoon, this recipe is simple, reliable and made to be shared. Grab your favorite cookie cutters, preheat the oven, and let’s make sugar cookies that are soft, chewy, and absolutely delicious!
Soft & Chewy Cut-Out Sugar Cookies
Yield: 24-30 cookies (depending on size)
INGREDIENTS
3/4 C Unsalted Butter (Softened)
2 OZ Cream Cheese (Softened)
1 C Powdered Sugar
1 Large Egg
1 1/2 Tsp Vanilla extract
2 3/4 C All-Purpose Flour
1 Tsp Baking Powder
1/4 Tsp Salt
INSTRUCTIONS
Cream butter + cream cheese until smooth and fluffy (2-3 Minutes)
Add powdered sugar and mix until light
Beat in egg and vanilla
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt
Slowly mid dry ingredients into wet until just combined
Chill dough for 1 hour (Important for clean cut outs)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface
Cut shapes and place on parchment lined baking sheets
Bake 8-10 minutes until edges are set and centers are pale and soft (do NOT brown) they will look underbaked but trust that they are done. They’ll finish setting as they cool.
Cool on pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to cooling rack.
Cool completely before decorating
If you want a delicious, light and gently sweet homemade frosting, look for my Vanilla Bean Buttercream blog post. I promise you will love it!