The Best Sugar Cookies
These are The Best Sugar Cookies, perfectly sweet and soft, ideal for any occasion.
Equipment
- electric mixer
- baking sheets
- silicone baking mats
- Parchment paper
- Wooden Rolling Pin
- Cookie Cutter
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour spooned & leveled
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract optional
For Decorating
- Royal Icing
- Easy Glaze Icing
- Cookie Buttercream
- Assorted sprinkles
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together on high speed until the mixture is light and creamy, about 3 minutes. Add the egg, vanilla, and almond extract (if using) and beat until combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until combined.
- Divide the dough in half. Roll out to about ¼-inch thickness on floured parchment paper.
- Dust one rolled-out dough with flour, place the second on top, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cut the chilled dough with cookie cutters and arrange on baking sheets.
- Bake for 11–12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on a rack before decorating.
- Decorate with royal icing, easy cookie icing, or buttercream as desired.
- Enjoy cookies right away or after icing sets.
Notes
Cookies can be stored at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerated for up to 10 days. Freezing is possible for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.4mg
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