Description
Delicious and customizable cut out sugar cookies that are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter and sugar mixture and beat until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Decorate with icing or sprinkles if desired, or enjoy plain.
Notes
Chill the dough if it’s too soft to roll. Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cookies, sugar cookies, cut out cookies, baking, dessert