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Easy Homemade Sugar Cookies


  • Author: mia-harper
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful homemade sugar cookies that are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3/4 cup sugar for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
  3. In a larger bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until smooth.
  4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
  5. Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture until everything is mixed together.
  6. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into small balls and roll them in sugar.
  7. Place the balls onto ungreased cookie sheets, leaving about 1 1/2 inches of space between them.
  8. Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass and sprinkle more sugar on top.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until the cookies are golden.
  10. Once baked, cool the cookies on wire racks.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week at room temperature, or refrigerate for two weeks. For longer storage, 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: 80mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg
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