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Stack of three sugar cookies with visible ingredients on a light wood board.

Sugar Cookie Recipe

This classic sugar cookie recipe is perfect for holidays or any time you want a sweet treat. These cookies are easy to make and fun to decorate!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon almond extract optional
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  3. Beat in eggs and extracts.
  4. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry to wet ingredients; mix until combined.
  6. Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
  7. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters.
  8. Place cookies on baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden.
  10. Cool on baking sheets, then transfer to a wire rack.
  11. Decorate as desired.

Notes

For softer cookies, don't overbake. Store in an airtight container.