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Delicious Sugar Cookies

A delightful sugar cookie recipe that blends buttery flavor with soft, chewy texture, perfect for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 72 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In a stand mixer, blend butter and sugar until just combined, about 45 seconds.
  2. Add egg, vanilla, and almond extracts and mix until creamy, about 1 minute.
  3. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until no streaks of flour remain.
  4. Shape the dough into a flat disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Roll out the chilled dough to 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface.
  7. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters and transfer to prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes until edges are golden brown.
  9. Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting or serving.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Freeze baked cookies for up to three months.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

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