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Best Easy Sugar Cookies

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  • Author: quickdish
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful sugar cookies with a buttery richness and irresistible sweetness, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup white sugar for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
  3. Cream the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  4. Add in eggs and extracts: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until fully incorporated.
  5. Blend in dry ingredients: Gradually mix the dry mixture into the wet batter until just combined.
  6. Form the cookies: Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls and place them on ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten with a glass and sprinkle with sugar.
  7. Bake and cool: Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges turn golden. Allow to cool on baking sheets before transferring to wire racks.

Notes

For a unique twist, consider adding chocolate chips or nuts. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 140
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg