PERFECT SUGAR COOKIE CUT-OUTS RECIPE - (4.1/5)

Perfect Sugar Cookie Cut-outs Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by XrayKim

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups of flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Colored sugars for decorating

Steps:

In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add in egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract and mix until combined. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Make sure to spoon the flour into your measuring cup and level it off with a knife to ensure accurate measurements. Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until completely combined. Roll the dough between 2 sheets of parchment or wax paper and place on a baking sheet in the refrigerator. Chill for about 20-30 minutes. Cut dough into shapes with cookie cutters and transfer to a baking sheet. Sprinkle with colored sugars and bake at 350°F for 8-12 minutes. Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to a baking rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container. Makes about 40-50 cookies.