Easy Sugar Cookies
These Easy Sugar Cookies are soft, delightful, and incredibly versatile, making them perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure it's softened, not melted.
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract Can be omitted or replaced with more vanilla extract.
Decoration
- 3 to 4 tablespoons sugar for decoration To sprinkle on top before baking.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Stir to blend.
- In a larger mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and white sugar until smooth and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, and mix until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the butter-sugar mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Scoop out rounded teaspoonfuls of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Flatten each ball slightly using the bottom of a glass and sprinkle with sugar.
Baking
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
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Notes
For thicker cookies, chill the dough for about 30 minutes before baking. Keep an eye on your cookies as baking times may vary based on oven differences.