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Delicious homemade sugar cookies on a plate with colorful sprinkles

Sugar Cookies

Delightful and customizable sugar cookies that are perfect for any occasion, quick to make, and easy to decorate.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature for easier mixing.
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and white sugar until smooth.
  4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
  5. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients from the small bowl.
  6. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls and place them onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  7. Flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass. You can sprinkle them with sugar if desired.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until they are golden.
  2. Let the cookies cool on wire racks.

Notes

Serve fresh and warm from the oven, plain or with frosting and sprinkles. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week, or freeze for up to three months. Experiment with different extracts for unique flavors.