Description
Soft, buttery cut-out sugar cookies that hold their shape well and require no dough chilling time.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (226 g), softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (360 g)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth, about 3 minutes.
- Beat in the vanilla, almond extract, and egg.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture a little at a time until fully combined.
- If the dough looks crumbly, mix for another 30–60 seconds until it pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- If too dry, turn it out onto a floured surface and knead briefly with wet hands until smooth.
- Do not chill the dough. Divide into 2–3 portions, roll out on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness, and cut out desired shapes.
- Place cookies on a lined baking sheet and bake for 6–8 minutes, or until the edges just begin to turn golden.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet until firm enough to transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- This recipe does not require chilling the dough.
- Bake time is short; watch carefully to prevent over-browning.
- The dough should pull away from the bowl sides when ready.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American