Best Sugar Cookies
These sugar cookies are soft, chewy, and perfect for any occasion, making them an easy treat for any baker.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature Make sure it's at room temperature for better mixing.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparing the Dough
- In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter and sugar. Beat until just combined, about 45 seconds.
- Add in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Beat well for about 1 minute.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the flour and salt, mixing until combined and no streaks of flour remain.
- Form the dough into a flat, oval disk and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.
Baking the Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On a floured surface, roll out the cookie dough with a rolling pin to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out shapes and carefully transfer them to the prepared baking sheets.
- If you want, sprinkle the cookies with colored sugar at this point!
- Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, depending on the size of your cookies. Mini cookies usually take about 8 minutes, medium sizes about 10 minutes, and larger cookies about 12 minutes.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Once cooled, you can frost them or enjoy them plain!
Notes
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe container.