Description
These Easy Cut-Out Sugar Cookies are known for their delicious flavor and straightforward preparation. Made with simple ingredients like butter, flour, and cozy vanilla, they’re perfect for decorating at parties or enjoying with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 and 1/4 cups (281g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- royal icing or buttercream for decorating
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream the butter and sugar together on high speed for 3 minutes until smooth.
- Add the egg, vanilla, and almond extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredient mixture on low speed until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough in half and roll each piece to a thickness of 1/4 inch between parchment paper.
- Stack the rolled dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cut out shapes and arrange them 3 inches apart on lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 11-12 minutes until the edges are firm.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before decorating.
Notes
For even baking, ensure cookies are uniformly cut.
Try various shapes to make your cookies festive.
Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg