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Three golden-brown sugar cookies stacked on a white marble surface.

Sugar Cookie Recipe

Enjoy these classic sugar cookies, perfect for any occasion and easy to decorate.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 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 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3-4 tablespoons sugar for decoration

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Mix dry ingredients.
  2. Cream butter and sugar, then add egg and extracts.
  3. Gradually blend in dry ingredients, form dough balls, flatten, and sprinkle with sugar.
  4. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden, then cool.

Notes

For best results, chill the dough before baking.