Description
These cut out sugar cookies are a must-have for any holiday baking extravaganza. With a perfect balance of buttery sweetness and a hint of almond, these cookies are ideal for decorating with the kids or gifting to friends. Follow this simple recipe for the best cut out sugar cookies that will quickly become a family favorite!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Additional:
- Flour for rolling
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Mix in dry ingredients until a dough forms.
- Chill the Dough: Divide, flatten, wrap, and chill dough for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat and Roll: Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll out dough, cut shapes, and transfer to baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is essential for clean shapes.
- You can make and freeze the dough ahead of time.
- Decorate with royal icing, buttercream, or sprinkles for festive fun.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 1 hour chill time)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
