Description
Sweet, buttery, and wonderfully simple, these Easy Sugar Cookies are perfect for any occasion, offering a delightful balance of crisp edges and soft interiors.
Ingredients
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- 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
- 3 to 4 tablespoons sugar for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a bowl.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls and place them on a cookie sheet.
- Flatten each ball of dough using the bottom of a glass and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until golden.
- Cool on wire racks and decorate as desired.
Notes
Cookies freeze well for up to three months. Ensure cookies cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10.4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6.2g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Protein: 1.4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg