Sugar Cookie Recipe

Delightful and classic sugar cookies that are perfect for any occasion. These cookies are buttery, sweet, and can be personalized with colorful decorations.

Ingredients:

• 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 granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 3 to 4 drops food coloring optional
• Sprinkles or colored sugar for decorating optional

Instructions:

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and baking powder

In a separate large bowl, beat together butter and sugar until creamy and smooth

Add the egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, and food coloring if using

Mix well

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined

Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each portion into a disc

Wrap the discs in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours

Preheat the oven to 375F 190C and line baking sheets with parchment paper

On a floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to about 1/4-inch thickness

Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets

If using sprinkles or colored sugar, decorate the cookies at this point by gently pressing them onto the surface

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely

Repeat the rolling, cutting, and baking process with the remaining disc of dough

Once the cookies are completely cool, you can further decorate them with icing or additional decorations

Enjoy your homemade sugar cookies