Description
These Soft Cut Out Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat, perfect for any occasion. They are tender, buttery, and easy to make, making them a favorite for holiday baking or everyday enjoyment. Decorate them with your favorite icing and sprinkles for a personalized touch!
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract if using, until fully combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine and Chill: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a soft dough forms. Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat and Roll: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut and Bake: Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes and place them 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just barely golden.
- Cool and Decorate: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before decorating.
Notes
- For best results, keep the dough chilled and reroll scraps only once for soft, tender cookies.
- Decorate with royal icing, buttercream, or sprinkles as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 1 hour chilling)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
