Description
Indulge in the Best Sugar Cookie Recipe that brings joy to every occasion with its soft, tender texture and delightful flavor. Perfect for any celebration—be it Christmas, birthdays, or an afternoon treat—these cookies are a crowd-pleaser. What sets this recipe apart is the convenience of no chilling required, allowing you to dive straight into baking without the wait. With a versatile flavor profile enhanced by vanilla and almond extracts, these cut-out cookies are not only easy to prepare but also great for decorating. Make a large batch of 36 cookies and impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until smooth (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in vanilla extract, almond extract, and egg until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix together baking powder, salt, and flour; gradually add to the wet mixture.
- If crumbly, continue mixing until dough pulls from the sides of the bowl.
- Roll out dough to ¼ inch thickness without chilling; cut shapes with cookie cutters.
- Place on baking sheets and bake for 6-8 minutes until lightly golden around edges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 144
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 24mg