Description
Delightful soft sugar cookies, perfect for any occasion, with a tender texture and customizable frosting.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup salted butter (softened, 1 and 1/2 sticks)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 & 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 & 3/4 teaspoons almond extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups flour (spooned and leveled)
Instructions
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the softened butter on medium speed until soft and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the softened cream cheese and continue to beat for an additional minute.
- Add the granulated sugar and beat well for 1-2 minutes until fluffy.
- Crack in the egg, then add vanilla and almond extract. Beat well, scraping the bowl with a spatula.
- Add the salt and flour. Beat until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours (or overnight) or in the freezer for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper and dust the work surface with flour.
- Roll out the dough to about 3/8 inch thickness and cut with cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on prepared baking sheets with at least 1 inch space.
- Bake at 350°F for about 9-11 minutes depending on cookie size, avoiding browning.
- Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a container.
- Frost cooled cookies with buttercream frosting or royal icing.
Notes
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American