Sugar Cookies
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened240 ml unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar360 ml powdered sugar
- 1 large egg1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract5 ml vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract2 ml almond extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour600 ml all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda5 ml baking soda
- 1 tsp cream of tartar5 ml cream of tartar
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.\n2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.\n3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.\n4. Divide the dough in half. Wrap each half in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes. \n5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters. Place cut-outs on prepared baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough. \n6. Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool on baking sheet for a few minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Wine Pairing: Dessert — Moscato — Moscato