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Best Sugar Cookie Recipe: Easy and Indulgent Treats for Everyone

Best Sugar Cookie Recipe

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A delicious and easy recipe to make sugar cookies that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar, and confectioners’ sugar until smooth.
  4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
  5. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
  6. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  7. Flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass, sprinkle with additional sugar if desired.
  8. Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden.

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider including lemon zest in the dough.
  • Let cookies cool completely before storing.

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