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Soft Sugar Cookies

These soft sugar cookies are a delightful treat filled with nostalgic flavors and comforting warmth, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 130 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is at room temperature.
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 egg At room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 teaspoon almond extract

For Decoration

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar For frosting, optional.
  • Buttercream frosting or royal icing For decoration.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, cream together the softened 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 place them onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Flatten the balls slightly with the bottom of a glass.

Baking

  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven until golden.
  • Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks.

Decoration

  • Frost with buttercream frosting or royal icing if desired.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for maximum freshness. Can be frozen for longer storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 60mgSugar: 8g
Keyword Baking, Comfort Food, Homemade Cookies, Soft Sugar Cookies
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