Chewy Sugar Cookie in 30 Minutes

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium-high speed until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat on medium speed until fully incorporated and smooth.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed, mixing only until no streaks of flour remain.
5. Scoop approximately 1.5 tablespoons of dough and roll it into a ball between your palms. Roll each ball in the remaining 1/4 cup of granulated sugar until evenly coated.
6. Place the dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. If the quantity does not fit in one layer, cook in batches.
7. Bake for 8–10 minutes. Remove from the oven when the edges are barely golden but the centers still look slightly underbaked and soft.
8. Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.