Deluxe Sugar Cookies Cookie Cutter Type
Elevate your holiday baking with these Deluxe Sugar Cookies, specially designed for cookie cutter creations that are as beautiful as they are delicious. With a soft, buttery base enhanced by hints of vanilla and almond extract, this recipe brings the perfect balance of flavor and texture to your favorite cookie shapes. The dough is easy to roll, cut, and bake, making it ideal for festive designs or everyday treats. Ready in just 30 minutes of active prep time, these sugar cookies maintain their crisp edges and smooth surface, making them perfect for decorating with royal icing or sprinkles. Whether for a cookie exchange, holiday gift, or sweet indulgence, these sugar cookies are a timeless favorite that will dazzle on any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons almond extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes with a hand or stand mixer.
Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter mixture. Beat until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until a cohesive dough forms. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each into a flat disc. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 hours, or until the dough is firm.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes of your choice and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets.
Repeat the process with the second portion of dough, re-rolling scraps as necessary.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before decorating.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2994 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.3 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.1 g | 290% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 434 mg | 145% | |
| Sodium | 2172 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 480.3 g | 175% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 202.0 g | ||
| Protein | 44.3 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 102 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 492 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
