Soft Cut Out Sugar Cookies
These Soft Cut Out Sugar Cookies are tender, sweet, and perfect for decorating with colorful icing and sprinkles. A delightful treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Decoration (optional)
- Icing or frosting for decoration
- Sprinkles or edible decorations
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, allowing it to firm up.
Baking
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about ¼ inch thickness.
- Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Decoration
- Once cooled, decorate the cookies as desired with icing, frosting, and sprinkles.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Freeze unbaked dough for up to three months.