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Sugar Cookie Recipe

Soft, perfectly shaped cut-out sugar cookies that hold their edges without the need to chill the dough.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Sugar Cookie Recipe
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 38 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter 226 grams
  • 1 cup granulated sugar 200 grams
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour 360 grams
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the vanilla extract, almond extract, and egg, beating thoroughly until combined.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually incorporate this dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing in portions.
  • Note: If the dough appears crumbly, continue mixing for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute. The dough should pull away from the sides of the bowl. If it still seems too stiff or dry, turn the dough out onto a floured countertop and knead briefly by hand, lightly wetting hands if necessary.
  • Divide the dough into 2-3 manageable portions. Roll each portion on a floured surface to a thickness close to 1/4 inch for optimal thickness.
  • Cut out cookies using your desired shapes and place them on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake at 350°F for 6-8 minutes, until the edges are just set but not browned. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet until firm enough to transfer to a wire rack.