Description
Delightful Sugar Cookie magic brings sweet memories of grandma’s kitchen to life. Crisp edges, buttery centers, and a sprinkle of joy make this classic treat irresistible for you to savor and share.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dry Ingredients:
- 2 3/4 cups (344 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups (300 grams) sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking station by heating the oven to 350°F and lining sheet pans with parchment paper for optimal cookie release.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until the mixture becomes pale and airy, creating a smooth base for the cookies.
- Incorporate egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract into the butter mixture, blending until the ingredients are fully integrated and fragrant.
- Slowly fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Adjust dough consistency by adding milk, creating a smooth and pliable mixture that can be easily shaped.
- Form uniform dough balls approximately 1-inch in diameter, carefully placing them on prepared baking sheets with adequate spacing.
- Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes, watching for subtle golden edges that indicate perfect doneness and delicate crispness.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for initial cooling, then transfer to wire racks to complete cooling and maintain their delicate structure.
Notes
- Adjust milk carefully to prevent overly sticky or dry dough, adding just enough for smooth consistency.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before rolling to prevent spreading and maintain cookie shape during baking.
- Try different extracts like orange or lemon for unique flavor variations and personalized touch.
- Use gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version without compromising soft, tender cookie texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg