Soft Cut-Out Sugar Cookies Recipe
Delight in these Soft Cut-Out Sugar Cookies that are perfect for any occasion. These cookies are tender, buttery, and topped with a sweet icing that adds a decorative touch. Enjoy making and decorating these delicious treats with your loved ones!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup salted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 whole egg (at room temperature)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Icing:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3–4 tablespoons whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- To make sugar cookies – In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and extracts. Mix in flour and baking powder until dough forms.
- Divide and roll out dough – Divide dough, roll out into circles, cut out cookies, and place on a lined cookie sheet. Freeze for 15-30 minutes.
- Bake the cookies – Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake cookies for 8-11 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on a rack.
- To make icing – Whisk together icing ingredients until smooth. Adjust consistency with more milk or powdered sugar.
- Icing the cookies – Transfer icing to a bag, pipe onto cookies, and add sprinkles. Let icing set for 20 minutes before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Sugar Cookies, Cut-Out Cookies, Icing, Baking, Dessert
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