Description
A nostalgic recipe for sugar cookies with a tender, crumbly texture and a balance of sweetness, perfect for family gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, beating until well incorporated.
- Mix in the all-purpose flour and salt until combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Chill the dough shaped into a flat disk for at least an hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut out shapes.
- Bake for 8 to 12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Cool completely on wire racks before serving.
Notes
For more flavor variations, consider adding chocolate chips, citrus zest or spices. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg