best sugar cookie recipe
This classic sugar cookie recipe yields deliciously soft and sweet cookies, perfect for any occasion! Decorate them with icing or sprinkles to make them even more festive.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 electric mixer or whisk
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 cookie cutter (optional)
- 1 cooling rack
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- 1 number egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Additional amount sugar for rolling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar using an electric mixer or whisk until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- If desired, roll tablespoon-sized balls of dough in sugar before placing them on the prepared baking sheet. If using cookie cutters, roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thickness and cut into desired shapes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake!
- Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Notes
For added flavor, you can experiment with other extracts such as lemon or coconut.
These cookies are great for decorating with royal icing or buttercream!
Store any leftovers in an airtight container to keep them fresh for longer.