Classic Sugar Cookies



These Classic Sugar Cookies are buttery, sweet, and perfect for decorating during the Christmas season.

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 sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons buttermilk
  • Sprinkles or colored sugar for decoration

Instructions:

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

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

Add egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mix well

Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk

Form the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours

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

Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface, cut out shapes using cookie cutters

Place cookies on baking sheets and decorate with sprinkles or colored sugar

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden

Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack


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