Description
Delight in these soft and chewy sugar cookies, 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 white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 3/4 cup sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and white sugar until creamy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, blending until well combined.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and coat each in sugar.
- Place them on a baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Gently press each ball to flatten slightly.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
For a festive touch, consider decorating with icing or sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: sugar cookies, baking, dessert, easy recipes, chewy cookies