Description
Experience the joy of baking with this delightful sugar cookie recipe, perfect for celebrations or a cozy evening at home. These cookies offer a soft, buttery texture enhanced by the aromatic blend of vanilla and almond extracts. Simple to prepare and irresistibly tasty, these cookies can be enjoyed plain or adorned with festive decorations.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup unsalted butter, 226 grams
- 1 Cup granulated white sugar, 200 grams
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, 360 grams
Step-by-step Directions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature by the time you are ready to bake.
Step 2: Cream Butter and Sugar
In the bowl of your mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until the mixture is smooth, for about 3 minutes.
Step 3: Incorporate Extracts and Egg
Beat in the vanilla extract, almond extract, and egg into the creamed mixture.
Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, mix together the baking powder, salt, and flour.
Step 5: Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, a little at a time, mixing until just incorporated.
Step 6: Prepare the Dough
If the dough appears crumbly, continue mixing for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute. If still stiff, turn the dough out onto a floured surface, slightly wet your hands, and knead until smooth.
Step 7: Roll and Cut Cookies
Without chilling the dough, divide it into 2-3 portions. Roll each portion out on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness and use cookie cutters to shape your cookies.
Step 8: Bake
Place the cookies on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 6-8 minutes. Watch carefully to avoid overbaking.
Step 9: Cooling
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet until they are firm enough to be transferred to a cooling rack. Let them cool completely.
Servings & Preparation Time
This recipe makes about 24 medium-sized cookies. Total preparation time, including baking, is approximately 45 minutes.
Tips for Storage & Reheating
- Storage: Keep the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: If desired, reheat frozen cookies by placing them in a warm oven for a few minutes until heated through.
Conclusion
This sugar cookie recipe is an easy and reliable choice for anyone looking to enjoy homemade cookies. Whether for a holiday, a special event, or simply as a treat, these cookies deliver a delightfully soft texture with just the right touch of sweetness, enhanced by the flavors of almond and vanilla. Feel free to get creative with decorations or enjoy these splendid treats just as they are.
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Delightful Sugar Cookies
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 medium-sized cookies 1x
Description
Experience the joy of baking with this delightful sugar cookie recipe, perfect for celebrations or a cozy evening at home. These cookies offer a soft, buttery texture enhanced by the aromatic blend of vanilla and almond extracts. Simple to prepare and irresistibly tasty, these cookies can be enjoyed plain or adorned with festive decorations.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup unsalted butter, 226 grams
- 1 Cup granulated white sugar, 200 grams
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, 360 grams
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the Oven Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature by the time you are ready to bake.
- Step 2: Cream Butter and Sugar In the bowl of your mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until the mixture is smooth, for about 3 minutes.
- Step 3: Incorporate Extracts and Egg Beat in the vanilla extract, almond extract, and egg into the creamed mixture.
- Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients In a separate bowl, mix together the baking powder, salt, and flour.
- Step 5: Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, a little at a time, mixing until just incorporated.
- Step 6: Prepare the Dough If the dough appears crumbly, continue mixing for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute. If still stiff, turn the dough out onto a floured surface, slightly wet your hands, and knead until smooth.
- Step 7: Roll and Cut Cookies Without chilling the dough, divide it into 2-3 portions. Roll each portion out on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness and use cookie cutters to shape your cookies.
- Step 8: Bake Place the cookies on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 6-8 minutes. Watch carefully to avoid overbaking.
- Step 9: Cooling Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet until they are firm enough to be transferred to a cooling rack. Let them cool completely.