Soft Cut-Out Sugar Cookies

Name: Soft Cut-Out Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 150 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 162 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 2 and 1/4 cups (281g) all-purpose flour(spooned & leveled), plus more as needed for rolling and work surface; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar; 1 large egg, at room temperature; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1/4 or 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional, but makes the flavor outstanding)*; For Decorating:; Royal IcingorEasy Glaze Icing (royal icing is pictured); Assorted sprinkles

Prep 2h 30m

Cook 12m

Total 2h 42m

This soft cut-out sugar cookie recipe yields perfectly tender and sweet cookies that are easy to roll out and cut into fun shapes. The addition of almond extract takes the flavor to the next level. Decorate with royal icing and sprinkles for a festive touch.

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