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Perfect Sugar Cookies : These buttery, soft sugar cookies hold their shape beautifully without chilling and are ideal for decorating. The combination of salted and unsalted butter creates a balanced flavor, while almond extract adds a subtle depth.
Ingredients (Makes about 36 cookies)
- 1 lb (4 sticks) butter (half salted, half unsalted)
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp almond extract
- 6 cups (720g) all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
Instructions
1. Cream Butter and Sugar
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in vanilla and almond extracts until smooth (1-2 minutes).
2. Incorporate Flour
- Gradually add the flour in 2-cup increments, mixing just until the dough comes together.
- The dough should pull away from the sides of the bowl and not stick to your fingers.
3. Roll and Cut
- Roll the dough between sheets of parchment or wax paper to 1/4-inch thickness (no extra flour needed).
- Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters.
4. Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 11-13 minutes (11 minutes for small cookies, 13 minutes for large).
- Cookies are done when the bottoms are lightly golden, but the tops remain pale for a soft texture.
5. Cool and Decorate
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Decorate with royal icing, sprinkles, or enjoy plain.
Tips for Success
- No spreading: The precise flour-to-butter ratio prevents excess spreading.
- Softer texture: For a more delicate cookie, replace 1/2 cup flour with cornstarch.
- Flavor variations: Substitute almond extract with lemon zest or additional vanilla if preferred.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to 1 week, or freeze unbaked dough for 3 months.
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sugar cookies
Ingredients
1 lb butter (half salted, half unsalted)
2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp almond extract
6 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
Creamy Delight: Cream the butter and sugar until combined. Add and mix 1 egg at a time, followed by the extracts. Mix for 1-2 minutes until well combined.
Flour Power: Add the flour in 2-cup increments, mixing only until incorporated. The dough should come together and pull away from the sides of the bowl as it mixes. The dough should not stick to your finger when you touch it.
Rolling Perfection: Roll the dough between parchment or wax paper to avoid incorporating more flour. Use a Joseph Joseph rolling pin to roll the dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
Bake to Perfection: Bake at 350°F for 12 minutes (13 minutes for larger cookies, 11 minutes for smaller cookies). Bake only until the bottom of the cookie just barely turns golden. This will keep the cookie soft.
