Soft Sugar Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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Spooned and leveled all-purpose flour (281g or 2 1/4 cups).
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1/4 teaspoon of salt.
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Half teaspoon of baking powder.
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Softened, unsalted butter (170g or 3/4 cup).
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150g of granulated sugar (3/4 cup).
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One large egg at room temperature.
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2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract.
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Add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon almond extract if desired.
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Your choice of royal icing, glaze, or cookie buttercream for decoration.
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Variety of sprinkles for decorations.
# Instructions:
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In a medium bowl, combine salt, baking powder, and flour by whisking them together.
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On high speed, beat the sugar and butter until they're smooth and creamy, which should take about 3 minutes. Then, mix in the egg, vanilla, and almond extract, if you're using it, for another minute.
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Add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients on low speed. If it feels sticky, sprinkle in another tablespoon of flour.
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Split the dough into two parts. Roll each one out between parchment paper to about 1/4-inch thickness. Stack them up and stick them in the fridge for 1 to 2 hours.
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Shape the chilled dough with cookie cutters, then bake on a sheet at 350°F for 11–12 minutes. The edges should just start to brown lightly.
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Leave the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to cool a bit, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once they're set, decorate with icing of your choice.
# Notes:
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Frozen, undecorated or decorated cookies will stay good for about 3 months.
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You can store the dough in the fridge for up to 2 days.
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Double the ingredients if you're planning for a bigger batch.