Description
Delicious and simple sugar cookies perfect for any occasion, from holidays to everyday snacks.
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
- 3/4 cup white sugar for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter with 1 1/2 cups sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients until well mixed.
- Roll the dough into balls, coat in remaining sugar, and place them on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden.
- Let the cookies cool on wire racks.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Chill the dough if it’s too sticky.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: sugar cookies, dessert, baking, easy recipe, holiday treats