Description
These Perfect Roll Out Sugar Cookies are a classic treat for any occasion. With a buttery, vanilla-infused dough that holds its shape well during baking, they are ideal for making beautifully decorated cookies.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream 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 the Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Chill the Dough: Divide the dough in half, flatten into discs, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Roll and Cut: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out dough, cut shapes, and place on baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on a wire rack.
- Decorate: Decorate the cooled cookies as desired.
Notes
- For crisp edges, chill the cut-out shapes on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before baking.
- These cookies freeze well, both before and after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 1 hour chill time)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
