Sugar Cookies

 
  

Here’s what you’ll need:

3 Cups Flour
3/4 Cup Butter Softened
1 Cup Sugar
2 Eggs
1 Tsp Vanilla
1 Tsp Baking Soda
1 Tsp Baking Powder
1/2 Tsp Salt
1/2 Tsp Almond Extract (Optional) 

Start by pre-heating the oven to 375 degrees. Using a mixer, in a medium bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add in the vanilla and almond extract and then beat in one egg at a time on medium speed until combined. Next mix in the baking soda and baking powder and one cup of flour using a wooden spoon or spatula. Add in the remaining flour one cup at a time, mixing together as you go.

On a flat surface (I used a large wooden cutting board) sprinkle with flour and then take half the dough and roll-out to about 1/4 -1/2 inch think using a rolling pin.  Using a circle cookie cutter or the rim of a glass, cut-out individual cookies and place them on a greased cookie sheet or one lined with parchment paper (parchment paper and I have become BEST friends. I use it for ALL my baking. I even found some super handy pre-cut sheets to fit my baking tray size on Amazon Parchment Paper Sheets). They won’t spread much, so you should be able to get about 9 to a tray.

ou want a more traditional sugar cookie, you can sprinkle a little sugar on top of each round before placing them in the oven. Bake the cookies at 375 for 8 -10 minutes. Let cool and then enjoy!