Description
Delightful Sugar Cookies are soft, sweet treats perfect for any occasion, featuring a delightful combination of vanilla and almond flavors.
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
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Icing or sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and white sugar until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract into the creamed mixture. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined.
- Scoop portions of the dough and roll into balls, placing them on ungreased cookie sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Gently flatten each dough ball using the bottom of a glass.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool on wire racks before serving.
Notes
For a fun project, consider baking these cookies with family or friends. You can also add chocolate chips, use different flavor extracts, or include chopped nuts for variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cookies, sugar cookies, dessert, baking