Description
These easy sugar cookies are a classic treat that everyone loves. With a soft and buttery texture, these cookies are perfect for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to simple afternoon snacks.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Additional sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, and milk. Mix until combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and Bake: Scoop dough into balls, roll in sugar, place on baking sheets, flatten, and bake for 8–10 minutes.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For softer cookies, avoid overbaking.
- You can add sprinkles for a festive touch.
- Dough can be chilled for up to 24 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
