Chewy Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Chewy Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
For the Chewy Sugar Cookies
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, corn starch, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix. The dough will be soft.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much and makes them chewier.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls. Place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Gently flatten each cookie ball slightly with the palm of your hand.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set but still look soft. Do not overbake for chewy cookies.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 350
- 9
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
⏱️ 10 min
- 10
While the cookies cool, prepare the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and softened unsalted butter with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 3 min
- 11
Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, beating until smooth after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
⏱️ 4 min
- 12
Once the cookies are completely cool, spread or pipe the cream cheese frosting onto each cookie. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
⏱️ 5 min
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Chewy Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
For the Chewy Sugar Cookies
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, corn starch, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix. The dough will be soft.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much and makes them chewier.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls. Place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Gently flatten each cookie ball slightly with the palm of your hand.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set but still look soft. Do not overbake for chewy cookies.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 350 - 9
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
⏱️ 10 min - 10
While the cookies cool, prepare the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and softened unsalted butter with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 3 min - 11
Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, beating until smooth after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
⏱️ 4 min - 12
Once the cookies are completely cool, spread or pipe the cream cheese frosting onto each cookie. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
⏱️ 5 min