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Plate of easy sugar cookies with colorful sprinkles on top
Serine Milo

Easy Sugar Cookies

Soft and chewy sugar cookies with a hint of vanilla and almond, perfect for every occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Or for a vegan option, try coconut oil
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 1 large egg Or a flax egg: 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal mixed with 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract Optional, but adds a lovely richness

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until just combined.
  5. Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just blended.
Baking
  1. Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
  2. Bake in the oven for about 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  3. Let them cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 50mgSugar: 8g

Notes

These sugar cookies can be customized with lemon zest, chocolate chips, or flavored extracts. They can also be decorated for special occasions.

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