Cookie Cutter Sugar Cookies
Having that sugar cooke dough recipe that is perfect for cookie cutters is a must, especially during the holidays. This recipe is not only perfect for cookie cutters, but also gives to a soft, chewy and yummy cookie!
Ingredients
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup butter, unsalted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325
- In a medium size bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together.
- Once the butter and sugar is mixed well, giving to a creamy mixture, add the egg and extracts. Mix until incorporated.
- Slowly add the flour mixture, mixing well after each addition. Once all the flour mixture is added, remove from the bowl and knead until you have a dough ball.
- Use powdered sugar for rolling out the dough. Make sure it is only enough to prevent the dough from sticking.
- After the cookies have been cookie cuttered, place on a parchment lined baking sheet. If you find that the dough has gotten too soft, you can place in the refrigerator for about 5 minutes before placing in oven.
- Bake cookies for 7-10 minutes. Remove them from the oven before the edges get too brown. You don’t want to overbake these cookies!