Sugar Cookies
These cut-out sugar cookies are crisp at the edges and tender in the center, perfect for decorating with royal icing for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
For Decorating
- Royal icing (prepared separately)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set the mixture aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- Chill the dough for at least 1 hour.
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the dough and cut it into desired shapes.
- Place the shaped dough on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool completely before decorating.
Decorating
- Decorate with royal icing as desired, allowing layers to dry between applications.
Notes
Store fully decorated cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. For longer storage, freeze them in a freezer-safe container.