Sugar Cookies
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Yield: About 24 cookies (depending on size)
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract, optional
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugar in a stand mixer on medium-high for 1–2 minutes, until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Mix until incorporated. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Mix in baking powder, then gradually add the flour ½ cup at a time until a soft dough forms.
- Roll dough out on a floured surface to ⅛–¼ inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes.
- Bake for 6–8 minutes, just until edges start to set (not brown). Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a rack.
- Decorate with your favorite glaze or buttercream once fully cooled.