About the Recipe
A Few Elegant Notes
Almond extract has become a favorite among bakers for its ability to enhance flavor without overpowering sweetness.
These cookies provide a flawless canvas for intricate icing work, making them ideal for decorative occasions.
The dough can be prepared in advance and chilled until ready to bake, ensuring ease and flexibility.
Customization is encouraged—shapes, decorations, and even subtle flavor adjustments allow these cookies to suit any celebration.
Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and preserves sharp cookie edges.
Dough may be refrigerated up to 48 hours before baking.
Baked cookies store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days.
Cookies freeze well, undecorated, for up to 3 months.
Final Thoughts
Graceful in appearance and refined in flavor, these sugar cookies strike the perfect balance between tradition and sophistication. Whether you favor the classic version or the almond flavored addition, each bite delivers a delicate richness that feels both nostalgic and elevated.
Preheat your oven, dust your rolling pin, and indulge in the simple luxury of baking cookies that are as beautiful as they are delicious. 🍪✨
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1½ teaspoon almond extract
Preparation
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until pale, light, and fluffy.
Step 2
Add egg, salt, and extracts until fully incorporated.
Step 3
Gradually add flour, mixing a cupful at a time, to the butter/sugar/egg mixture mixing just until a smooth dough forms. After everything is well mixed, the dough should be non-greasy to the touch.
Step 4
Roll to 1/4-inch thickness between two sheets of parchment or wax paper (use rolling guides on product page to take the guesswork out), then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 5
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line light colored baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 6
Cut chilled dough into desired shapes.
Step 7
Arrange cookies on prepared baking sheets and bake for 7 minutes, until edges are just lightly golden just before they turn brown.
Step 8
Cool on the pan for about 10 mins before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely (usually a few hours).
Step 9
Decorate as desired with icing, sanding sugar, or delicate sprinkles.