Description
Soft and chewy sugar cookies with a delightful sweetness, perfect for any occasion.
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 sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Frosting of choice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls and place on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Decorate with frosting if desired.
Notes
For best results, allow butter to reach room temperature before using, and avoid over-mixing the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: sugar cookies, dessert, baking, cookie recipe, sweet treats