🍪 Classic Sugar Cookies
Yield: ~2 dozen cookies | Prep Time: 15 mins + chilling | Bake Time: 8–10 mins
🛒 Ingredients:
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2 ¾ cups (345g) all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ tsp almond extract (optional, but adds great flavor)
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Extra sugar for rolling
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together:
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Flour
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Baking soda
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Baking powder
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Salt
Set aside.
2. Cream Butter and Sugar
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In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2–3 mins).
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Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Beat until smooth.
3. Combine Wet & Dry
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
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Mix until dough forms — it will be soft but not sticky.
4. Chill the Dough
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Wrap the dough in plastic wrap or place in a sealed container.
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Chill for at least 1 hour (up to overnight) — this helps the cookies hold their shape and enhances flavor.
5. Preheat Oven
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Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Shape and Roll
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Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough.
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Roll in granulated sugar, and place on baking sheet 2 inches apart.
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Optional: Flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass for a more uniform cookie.
7. Bake
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Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until edges are just starting to turn golden.
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Let cool on pan 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
✨ Optional Variations:
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Cut-Out Cookies: Use 2 ½ cups flour, chill dough, then roll out and cut into shapes. Bake 6–8 mins.
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Decorating: Frost with royal icing or buttercream once cool.
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Add-ins: Stir in sprinkles, citrus zest, or mini chocolate chips.
Would you like a no-chill version, a soft bakery-style sugar cookie, or a frosting recipe to go with them?
