Perfect Sugar Cookies
These Sugar Cookies truly are perfect! Both soft and crisp and the the flavor is wonderful! Paired with an incredible frosting, this will quickly become your go-to sugar cookie recipe!
Servings 24
Calories 267kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 Tablespoons milk
- 3 cups flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Buttercream Frosting
- 2/3 cup butter softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar add more depending on personal preference
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream add more or less depending on personal preference. you can also substitute milk instead.
- food coloring
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl cream butter and sugar.
- Add egg, vanilla and almond extract and mix well.
- Add milk and beat again.
- Add flour, baking powder, and salt and mix until combined.
- Chill dough for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Roll dough about 1/4 " thick onto a lightly floured surface. Cut your cookies using a cookie cutter and place on cookie sheet.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 8 to 12 minutes depending on your preference for chewy versus crispy cookies.
- Frost cooled cookies.
Buttercream Frosting
- Cream butter in a large mixing bowl.
- Add powdered sugar, vanilla and heavy whipping cream and beat until smooth and creamy. Add more powdered sugar and/or heavy whipping cream as needed to achieve desired consistency.
Nutrition
Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 414IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
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