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Sugar Cookie Recipe

This sugar cookie recipe yields soft, sweet cookies that are perfect for any occasion. Decorate them to suit celebrations or enjoy them plain.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sugar cookies, dessert, baking, easy recipes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons sugar for decoration

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
  • Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
  • Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
  • Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls and place onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass, and sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden.
  • Let cool on the cookie sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  • Enjoy your delicious sugar cookies!

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g