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