Description
Discover the joy of baking with The Best Sugar Cookies, a delightful recipe that brings together a perfect balance of chewy centers and crispy edges. Ideal for any occasion, these cookies are incredibly versatile—enjoy them plain or unleash your creativity by decorating them with colorful icing. With the rich flavors of vanilla and almond extracts, each bite is a blissful treat that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Whether you’re celebrating a holiday, hosting a birthday party, or simply indulging in an afternoon snack, this easy-to-follow recipe caters to bakers of all skill levels.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Mix butter and sugar in a stand mixer until combined. Add egg and extracts; beat for one minute.
- Scrape the bowl and mix in flour and salt until no streaks remain. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut shapes using cookie cutters and transfer to baking sheets.
- Bake mini cookies for about 8 minutes, medium cookies for about 10 minutes, or larger cookies for around 12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Allow cooling completely before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg