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4.9 from 104 reviews

This classic sugar cookie recipe yields soft, buttery cookies with a subtle vanilla and almond flavor. Perfectly thick and tender, these cookies are quick to prepare and bake, making them an ideal treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 Cup unsalted butter (226 grams)
  • 1 Cup granulated white sugar (200 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups all purpose flour (360 grams)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350° F (175° C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, which should take at least 3 minutes.
  3. Add Extracts and Egg: Beat in the vanilla extract, almond extract, and the egg until fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the baking powder and salt with the all-purpose flour. Gradually add this flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing slowly as you go.
  5. Adjust Dough Consistency: If the dough appears crumbly, continue mixing for another 30 seconds to 1 minute until it starts to pull away from the sides of the mixer bowl.
  6. Knead the Dough: If the dough remains too dry or stiff, transfer it onto a floured countertop. Wet your hands and knead the dough gently until it reaches a smooth consistency.
  7. Prepare for Cutting: Do not chill the dough. Divide it into 2-3 workable chunks, roll each out on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness, then cut into desired shapes.
  8. Bake the Cookies: Place the cut cookies on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 6 to 8 minutes until they are set but not browned.
  9. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet until firm enough to move, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Do not chill the dough as it is best worked and rolled out immediately after preparation.
  • If the dough is too crumbly, keep mixing or knead by hand with wet hands to improve consistency.
  • Rolling the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness results in softer, thicker cookies rather than thin and crispy ones.
  • Watch the cookies closely during baking to avoid overbaking; they should not brown.
  • These cookies can be decorated with icing or enjoyed plain.

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