Description
These Classic Christmas Sugar Cookies are soft and creamy, melting in your mouth with every bite. The sweet vanilla flavor is perfectly balanced with a hint of almond, while the delicate texture offers a satisfying chew that makes them utterly irresistible.
Ingredients
- Flour: 2 3/4 cups, all-purpose
- Sugar: 1 1/2 cups, granulated
- Butter: 1 cup, unsalted, softened
- Eggs: 1 large
- Vanilla Extract: 2 teaspoons
- Almond Extract: 1 teaspoon
- Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass or your hand.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should look slightly underbaked.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Make-ahead: The dough can be prepared and refrigerated for up to 3 days before baking.
- Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Substitutions: For a dairy-free version, use vegan butter and a flax egg instead of a regular egg.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 50 milligrams
- Fat: 5 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 17 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 1 gram
- Cholesterol: 15 milligrams
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