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Sugar Cookies

Perfectly tender and lightly sweet sugar cookies that hold their shape well for cutouts and freeze beautifully. Ideal for everyday baking or holiday decorating.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter and sugar and beat until just combined, about 45 seconds.
  2. Add in the egg, vanilla, and almond extract and beat well, about 1 minute.
  3. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the flour and salt, mixing until combined and no streaks of flour remain.
  4. Form a flat, oval disk and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least an hour or overnight.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. On a floured surface, roll out the cookie dough with a rolling pin to 1/4 inch thickness.
  3. Cut out shapes and carefully transfer to the prepared baking sheets.
  4. Sprinkle with colored sugar if desired.
  5. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes until the edges are just golden brown.
  6. Allow the cookies to cool completely before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Use room temperature butter and egg for even mixing. Chill the dough for at least 1 hour. Roll between sheets of parchment to prevent sticking.