Description
These Classic Rolled Sugar Cookies are a staple for holiday baking, perfect for decorating with icing and sprinkles. With a hint of almond extract and a buttery, tender texture, they are a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract if using.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Form Dough: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet until a soft dough forms. Divide the dough into two disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll and Cut: Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface to about ¼‑inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters and place cookies 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 8–10 minutes or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden.
- Cool and Decorate: Cool on the baking sheet for 2–3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Decorate with icing or sprinkles if desired.
Notes
- Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and makes it easier to roll and cut shapes.
- These cookies are perfect for decorating with royal icing or buttercream.
- For softer cookies, bake on the shorter end of the time range.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus chilling)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
