Creating Chewy Sugar Cookies is straightforward and fun. Follow these simple steps to bake your delicious treats:

1. Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare Baking Sheets: Line several baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
4. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream the softened butter and 1½ cups of granulated sugar until fluffy.
5. Add Egg and Extracts: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until smooth.
6. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until fully combined.
7. Scoop the Dough: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
8. Roll in Sugar: In a small bowl, place the extra ½ cup of sugar. Roll each dough ball in the sugar to coat evenly.
9. Bake: Place the trays in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes. The edges should be lightly golden while the centers remain soft.
10. Cool: After baking, let the cookies cool on the sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Follow these steps carefully, and you’ll create the most delightful Chewy Sugar Cookies that everyone will enjoy!