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Vanilla Sugar Cookies

TreeHouseHomeMaker
What sets vanilla sugar cookies apart from other cookies is the generous amount of pure vanilla extract in them.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 2 lbs dough

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg room temp
  • 2½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 3⅓ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp fine ground salt

Instructions
 

  • In an electric mixer fitted with a paddle beat 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, 1 cup unsalted butter, 1/4 cup granulated sugar on low until just combined for 30 seconds.
    Then beat on medium low speed for 2-3 minutes or until light and fluffy. Be sure to stop periodically to scrape down the sides.
    Beat in 1 large egg, 2½ tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp almond extract until just combined about 30 seconds.
    In a separate bowl sift together 3⅓ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp fine ground salt.
    Gradually add to mixer bowl and mix on medium low just until dough comes together about 2 minutes.
    Cover dough with plastic wrap and place in the fridge to chill for an hour and up to 2 days.
    Preheat oven to 375℉
    line cookie sheet with parchment paper. Let dough sit on the counter for about 5-10 minutes to soften.
    lightly flour a clean counter and roll out dough 1/4-inch thickness. lightly flour a cookie cutter and cut your shapes, place them on the prepared baking sheet. place this in the freezer for 5 minutes to chill.
    Bake for 8-10 minutes
    Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes and then transfer to a wire cooling rack.
    let cool for 1hour before applying icing or frosting.
Keyword baking, sugar cookie