Easy Sugar Cookies
Delicious and nostalgic Easy Sugar Cookies with a perfect balance of crisp edges and soft centers, enhanced with almond and vanilla extracts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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 cup white sugar for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
- Cream together the softened butter and white sugar in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until fully incorporated.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until fully blended.
- Roll teaspoonfuls of dough into balls and place on ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar.
- Sprinkle sugar on top of each cookie.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
- Cool on wire racks.
Notes
For extra flavor, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. Substitute butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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