Really Good Rolled Sugar Cookies
Prepare to delight your taste buds with these "Really Good Rolled Sugar Cookies"—the ultimate treat for any occasion! This sugar cookie recipe is a must-have in your baking repertoire, combining a perfectly tender texture with a subtly sweet flavor, thanks to the infusion of pure vanilla and almond extracts. Designed for effortless rolling and cutting, the dough holds its shape beautifully for all your favorite cookie cutter designs. With a quick 20-minute prep time and endless decorating possibilities, these cookies are ideal for holiday cookie platters, birthday parties, or a fun baking afternoon. Whether enjoyed plain or dressed up with colorful icing and sprinkles, these cookies bake up golden-edged perfection every time. Perfect for bakers of all skill levels, this recipe makes it easy to create stunning, crowd-pleasing treats from scratch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the bowl. Beat until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. The dough should be soft but not sticky.
Divide the dough in half, shape each half into a disc, and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes, re-rolling scraps as needed.
Transfer the cut cookies to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake cookies for 7-9 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Do not overbake.
Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, decorate with icing, sprinkles, or enjoy them plain!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3867 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 200.4 g | 257% | |
| Saturated Fat | 123.6 g | 618% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 703 mg | 234% | |
| Sodium | 1740 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 478.0 g | 174% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 201.4 g | ||
| Protein | 45.5 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 127 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 17.8 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 507 mg | 11% | |
*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.
