Description
Master sugar cookie recipe for perfect results Easy baking technique with simple ingredients Achieve crisp edges soft centers every time
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cream the Butter & Sugar: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or using a hand mixer), beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together on medium-high speed for a full 2-3 minutes. You want it to be light, fluffy, and pale in color.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until just combined. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Bring the Dough Together: With the mixer on low, gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Chill the Dough: Divide the dough in half. Shape each half into a 1-inch thick disc, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat & Roll: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut into Shapes: Use your favorite cookie cutters to cut out shapes. Transfer the shapes to the prepared baking sheets, placing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the cookies appear just set. The edges should not be browned.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely before decorating.
Notes
A foolproof sugar cookie recipe that holds its shape for decorating but stays soft and tender. Perfect for holidays, bake sales, and any occasion.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Fat: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g