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Sugar Cookies

Deliciously Soft Sugar Cookies That Will Melt Your Heart

These sugar cookies offer a delightful crunch on the outside and a soft, tender center, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Condiment
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2.75 cups all-purpose flour The foundation for a perfectly soft texture.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Helps the cookies rise just right.
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Enhances the sweetness for a balanced flavor.
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Creates that rich, buttery taste we love.
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar The sweet star of these sugar cookies.
  • 1 large egg Binds the ingredients and adds moisture.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds a warm, inviting aroma.
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract A delightful twist to the classic flavor.
For Decoration
  • colored sugar or sprinkles For a touch of festive fun on your cookies!

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • measuring cups
  • Electric Mixer
  • Cookie Cutters
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather mixing bowls, measuring cups, and an electric mixer.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter-sugar mixture; beat until combined.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  7. After chilling, roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness.
  8. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes and place on prepared baking sheets.
  9. Sprinkle colored sugar or add sprinkles on top of each cookie before baking.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Keep an eye on them!
  11. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store sugar cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Chilling the dough is crucial for nice shapes.

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