Description
Delightful homemade sugar cookies that evoke warmth and nostalgia, perfect for any season.
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
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Stir together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a small bowl.
- Cream together the butter and sugar in a large bowl until smooth and creamy, leaving no lumps behind.
- Beat in the egg, followed by the vanilla and almond extracts, blending until harmonious.
- Blend in the dry ingredients gradually to achieve a tender dough.
- Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls and roll them in sugar until generously coated.
- Place the coated balls onto ungreased cookie sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until edges turn golden.
- Cool on wire racks to allow the cookies to rest.
Notes
Variations: Add lemon zest for a citrusy twist, mix in chocolate chips for added indulgence, or enhance with spices for a cozy flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg