Description
These Classic Rolled Sugar Cookies are a must-have for any baking repertoire. Perfectly sweet with a hint of vanilla, these cookies are ideal for decorating and enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Additional:
- Extra flour for rolling
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract if using, until well combined.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until the dough forms.
- Chill Dough: Divide the dough, flatten into discs, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Roll and Cut: Roll out the dough, cut into shapes, and place on baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes until edges are slightly golden.
- Cool and Decorate: Let cookies cool before decorating with icing or sprinkles.
Notes
- For crispier cookies, roll the dough thinner.
- These cookies hold their shape well for decorating.
- Dough can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1.2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
