You Won’t Believe the Secret Ingredient in These Ultra-Chewy Sugar Cookies

Tired of dry, crumbly sugar cookies? Get ready to have your mind blown! 🤯

These aren’t your grandma’s sugar cookies. We’ve discovered the holy grail of chewiness, and it’s all thanks to one unexpected addition.

The Chewiest Sugar Cookies Ever

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 3/4 tsp fine sea salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar (plus 1/4 cup for rolling)
• 1 large egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Secret ingredient: 2 tbsp cream cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.

3. In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar, and cream cheese until light and fluffy.

4. Beat in egg, egg yolk, and vanilla until combined.

5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just incorporated.

6. Scoop 3 tbsp sized balls of dough, roll in extra sugar, and place on baking sheets.

7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.

8. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

The Secret to Ultimate Chewiness

You might be wondering, “Cream cheese in sugar cookies? Are you crazy?”

Trust us, we were skeptical too. But this tiny addition of tangy cream cheese works magic:

1. It adds moisture, preventing dry cookies
2. The extra fat contributes to a tender crumb
3. Its subtle tang enhances the overall flavor

The result? Sugar cookies with an irresistible chewy texture that’ll keep you coming back for more.

So go ahead, give these a try. Your taste buds (and your friends) will thank you!