Description
Enjoy these soft and chewy Sugar Cookie Delights, infused with vanilla and almond flavors, and coated in vibrant sugar. Perfect for any celebration, these cookies can be easily customized with decorations for a personal touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 3/4 cup colored sugar or sprinkles for decoration
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and white sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop out portions of chilled dough and roll them into 1-inch balls.
- Roll each dough ball in colored sugar or sprinkles to coat.
- Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, decorate with royal icing or a simple glaze made from 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and a splash of vanilla extract.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cookies in fun patterns using a piping bag.
- Sprinkle additional colored sugar or edible glitter on top of the glaze before it sets.
Notes
- For a softer cookie, be careful not to overbake.
- Chilling the dough is essential for maintaining the cookie shape.
- Feel free to customize the decorations based on the occasion!
- Prep Time: 75 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes