Favorite Sugar Cookies

By Nanatimesthree

Perfectly delicious, soft, and always hold their shape.

Ingredients

• 3 cups flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 tsp almond extract
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

Beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add in egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, sift together flour and baking powder. Slowly add to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.

Step 3

Roll dough into a ball and set aside. Place in the fridge for 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 4

Roll dough out on a well-floured surface until the dough is 1/4: thick. Use cookie cutters to cut shapes. Transfer to cookie sheet and freeze for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Remove from freezer and bake for 7-8 minutes. Let cool completely and decorate.