Description
Delicious, soft, and sweet sugar cookies, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Mix butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg and extracts, beat until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate flour and salt to create a smooth dough.
- Chill dough covered in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out chilled dough to 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut into shapes and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until soft.
- Cool on baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a fun twist, experiment with different shapes and decorating techniques.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: sugar cookies, baking, dessert, homemade cookies