Description
Sugar Cookie Delight weaves classic American baking tradition into a simple, charming treat. Bakers can craft these sweet, buttery cookies with minimal ingredients and straightforward techniques.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and cover baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal non-stick surface.
- Combine dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl, whisking flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
- Using a separate large bowl, blend butter and sugar together until achieving a light, airy texture. Incorporate egg and flavor extracts, mixing thoroughly.
- Slowly integrate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring consistently until a smooth, uniform dough forms.
- Craft uniform dough balls approximately one tablespoon in size, carefully positioning them on prepared baking sheets with sufficient spacing between each cookie.
- Transfer cookies to preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, monitoring until edges transform into a delicate golden hue.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack, enabling them to set and develop a perfect crisp texture before serving.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling to prevent spreading and maintain cookie shape.
- Substitute almond extract with extra vanilla or another flavoring for variety and personal preference.
- For gluten-free option, replace all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain texture.
- Decorate cooled cookies with royal icing, sprinkles, or colored sugar for festive and personalized touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 132 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 96 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg