Description
A classic sugar cookie recipe that is simple and delicious.
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 sugar for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Gradually blend dry ingredients into the creamed mixture.
- Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and roll in sugar.
- Place cookies on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven.
- Cool on wire racks.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Cookies can be decorated with icing.
- Experiment with different extracts for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: sugar cookies, dessert, baking