This is a simple and clear recipe for The Best Sugar Cookies. You will find steps that you can do at home with small care. If you like to learn about which cooking method works, this recipe still fits a home oven.
Why make this recipe
You will make soft, small, round cookies that taste sweet and light. The dough is easy to mix. You can roll the balls and bake fast. You may want to try this if you like a plain, tasty cookie for a party or a snack. For a quick read on good cook ways, see best cooking method tips.
How to make The Best Sugar Cookies
Ingredients :
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar for decoration
You can also read more sweet cake ideas like honey cake for other simple treats.
Directions :
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture.
- Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and roll in sugar.
- Place cookies 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden.
- Let cool on wire racks.
How to serve The Best Sugar Cookies
Serve the cookies warm or cool. Put them on a small plate or a big tray for a group. Add a glass of milk or a cup of tea. For a fun mix of sweet treats, try a tip from banana bread tips to plan a snack plate.
How to store The Best Sugar Cookies
Put the cool cookies in an airtight box or bag. Keep them at room heat for up to 5 days. For more time, put them in the fridge for up to two weeks. Let them come to room heat before you eat if you cold store them.
Tips to make The Best Sugar Cookies
- Measure flour with a flat spoon and level it.
- Use soft butter, not melted butter.
- Do not over mix the dough. Mix until you do not see dry flour.
- Keep space on the tray so the cookies do not touch.
- For more small tips on sweet treats, read a quick brownie tip that may help your bake work well.
Variation (if any)
- Add lemon zest to the dough for a bright taste.
- Use only vanilla if you do not have almond extract.
- Press a small chocolate chip in the top before you bake for a small change.
FAQs
Q: Can I use salted butter?
A: Yes. Cut the salt in the recipe by half if you use salted butter.
Q: Can I freeze the dough?
A: Yes. Make balls and freeze on a tray. Then keep them in a bag. Bake from frozen with one more minute.
Q: Can I make the cookies bigger?
A: Yes. If you make larger balls, bake two to three minutes more. Watch the color.
Q: Do I need to chill the dough?
A: No. This dough works without chilling, but a short chill can help if your kitchen is very warm.
Q: Can I use a hand mixer?
A: Yes. Use a hand mixer to cream butter and sugar well.
Conclusion
If you want a full guide and a short video, see this detailed recipe at The Best Sugar Cookies (Recipe & Video) – Sally’s Baking.
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The Best Sugar Cookies
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Easy and delicious sugar cookies that are perfect for parties or snacks.
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup sugar for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture.
- Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and roll in sugar.
- Place cookies 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden.
- Let cool on wire racks.
Notes
For best texture, do not over mix the dough. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
