Description
These Classic Rolled Sugar Cookies are a staple for any baker’s recipe collection. With a perfect balance of sweetness and buttery flavor, these cookies are ideal for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to everyday treats.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until combined.
- Combine the Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until the dough forms. Divide the dough, wrap in plastic, and chill for 1 hour.
- Roll and Cut: Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll out dough, cut shapes, and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are just golden. Cool on a wire rack before decorating.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is essential for clean-cut shapes and even baking.
- These cookies hold their shape well and are perfect for decorating.
- The dough or baked cookies can be frozen for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
