Description
A classic sugar cookie recipe that melts in your mouth with the perfect balance of sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (at room temperature)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugar in a stand mixer until just combined.
- Add the egg and extracts, beating until mixed thoroughly.
- Add flour and salt, mixing until no streaks of flour remain visible.
- Chill the dough in a flat disk wrapped in plastic wrap for at least an hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut out shapes.
- Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, depending on size.
- Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
For longer freshness, store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: sugar cookies, dessert, baking, holiday cookies, easy cookies