Description
Delightful and nostalgic Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies that are perfect for cozy family gatherings and holiday celebrations.
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 the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Stir together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar in a large bowl until smooth and fluffy – about 3-5 minutes.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
- Blend in the dry ingredients into the buttery mixture, until just combined.
- Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place them onto ungreased cookie sheets, leaving space between each ball.
- Flatten each ball gently with the bottom of a glass, and sprinkle with sugar before baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until just golden around the edges.
- Let the cookies cool on wire racks, savoring the heavenly smell.
Notes
For variations, add lemon zest, chocolate chips, sprinkles, or nuts. Dough can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg