Description
Delightful sugar cookies that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, perfect for all occasions.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 3 to 4 tablespoons of colored sugar (for decoration, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Whisk together and set aside.
- In a larger bowl, cream together softened butter and white sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Form dough into balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Press each dough ball down slightly and sprinkle colored sugar on top if desired.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are light golden brown.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage.
Notes
For best texture, ensure butter and egg are at room temperature. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: sugar cookies, easy cookies, baking, dessert, holiday treats