Description
These Best Sugar Cookies are a classic treat that’s perfect for any occasion. With a soft, buttery texture and a hint of almond, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 3 tablespoons milk
- Extra granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add the egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, and milk. Mix well.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Shape and bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, coat with granulated sugar, and place on baking sheets. Flatten slightly and bake for 8–10 minutes.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a softer cookie, avoid overbaking.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes can result in puffier cookies.
- Perfect for decorating with icing or sanding sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
