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Deliciously Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies

The BEST Sugar Cookies made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

  • Cream the butter and sugar
  • Add egg and extracts
  • Mix dry ingredients
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients
  • Chill the dough
  • Preheat the oven
  • Shape and arrange on baking sheets
  • Bake the cookies
  • Cool and serve