Sugar Cookies
These sugar cookies are soft, buttery, and lightly sweet with perfectly golden edges, ideal for decorating and any celebration.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure the butter is softened before mixing.
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For flavor.
- 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional) For a more pronounced flavor.
Decoration
- Buttercream or glaze For decoration.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and extracts, mixing until combined.
- Slowly add the flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick and cut into desired shapes.
Baking
- Place cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool and decorate with buttercream or glaze as desired.
Notes
Cool the cookies completely before decorating. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.