Description
Looking to bake the ultimate sweet treat? The Best Sugar Cookies are your answer! These delightful cookies boast a chewy center and crispy edges, making them perfect for any occasion, from festive gatherings to cozy family evenings. Their buttery flavor, enhanced by a hint of vanilla and almond extracts, creates an irresistible taste that is sure to please everyone. Whether you frost them with colorful icing or enjoy them plain, these versatile cookies are a hit every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, beat together the softened butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add in the egg along with vanilla and almond extracts; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate flour and salt until no dry ingredients remain. Form dough into a flat disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick; cut into desired shapes.
- Bake cookies for 8-12 minutes depending on size until edges are golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg