Description
A heavenly sugar cookie recipe inspired by the classic Panera Bread treat, with a chewy yet crispy texture and a delightful hint of almond.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose cake flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and confectioners’ sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the vanilla and almond extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to portion the dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space for spreading.
- Sprinkle a little sugar on top of each cookie dough ball before baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. For longer storage, freeze individual cookies for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg