Description
Indulge in the joy of baking with the Best Sugar Cookie Recipe, a delightful treat that is perfect for any occasion. These cookies are soft, flavorful, and maintain their perfect shape without the hassle of chilling the dough. With a blend of vanilla and almond extracts, each bite offers a unique taste that is sure to impress your friends and family. Ideal for decorating and serving at festive gatherings or enjoying as a sweet snack, these cookies are simple to make and fun to personalize. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or looking for an easy baking project with kids, this recipe is your go-to for delicious cutout cookies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Cup unsalted butter (226 grams)
- 1 Cup granulated white sugar (200 grams)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (360 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in vanilla extract, almond extract, and egg until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix baking powder, salt, and flour; gradually add this to the wet mixture.
- If dough appears crumbly, mix for an additional minute until it pulls away from the sides.
- Divide dough into batches and roll out on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thick; cut using cookie cutters.
- Place on ungreased baking sheets and bake for 6-8 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the sheet before transferring them to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg