Description
These Soft Cut Out Sugar Cookies are perfect for any occasion. They are tender, buttery, and ideal for decorating with your favorite icing. This recipe yields delicious cookies that are sure to be a hit with everyone!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract if using. Mix in sour cream until combined.
- Combine and Chill: Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just incorporated. Divide dough, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Roll and Cut: Roll out dough, cut into shapes, and place on baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and Decorate: Cool on sheets, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Decorate as desired.
Notes
- Chill dough thoroughly to prevent spreading.
- Use royal icing or buttercream for decorating.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain softness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
