Description
Delightful classic sugar cookies that are soft, slightly chewy, and perfect for decorating or serving plain.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 tablespoons sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and baking powder; stir well.
- Cream the softened butter and white sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Roll teaspoonfuls of dough into small balls and coat in sugar.
- Place the dough balls on cookie sheets with space between them.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on wire racks before serving.
Notes
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container. They can be frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: sugar cookies, classic cookies, easy baking