Description
Delicious and chewy sugar cookies that are perfect for any occasion. Easy to make and great for decorating!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1/4 cup sugar for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Whisk to combine.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and white sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, avoiding over-mixing.
- Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into small balls and coat each in sugar.
- Arrange cookie balls on ungreased baking pans, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow to cool on wire racks before serving.
Notes
For variations, try adding chocolate chips, lemon zest, or chopped nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: sugar cookies, easy cookies, dessert recipes, holiday cookies, baking