Description
These sugar cookies are soft, buttery, and easy to decorate, making them perfect for holiday baking, party desserts, cookie trays, and sweet food ideas all year long. If you need an easy recipe for a quick dessert, fun baking project, or classic homemade treat, these cookies deliver simple flavor, tender texture, and beautiful results every time.
Ingredients
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract for icing
food coloring as desired
sprinkles as desired
Instructions
1. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, then mix until fully combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
5. Divide the dough into two discs, wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
7. Roll the dough to 1/4 inch thick on a lightly floured surface and cut into shapes.
8. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
9. Cool on the pan for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract for the icing.
11. Decorate the cooled cookies with icing, food coloring, and sprinkles as desired.
Notes
Chill the dough well so the cookies hold their shape while baking.
Do not overbake or the cookies can lose their soft texture.
Let the cookies cool completely before icing for the cleanest finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg