Description
A simple and delicious almond vanilla sugar cookie recipe with a soft texture and rich flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheets.
- Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass or your hand.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes if too soft.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle with sugar before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: almond vanilla sugar cookie, easy cookie recipe, homemade cookies