Description
This sugar cookie recipe yields the perfect dough for cut-out cookies, making it ideal for decorating and creating fun shapes. With a buttery and sweet taste, these cookies are a hit for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Roll and Cut: Roll out the dough on a floured surface, cut out shapes with cookie cutters, and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can chill the dough for 1-2 hours before rolling and cutting for easier handling.
- Decorate with icing, sprinkles, or colored sugars for a festive touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg