The Perfect Sugar Cookie
As far as the best, classic sugar cookie recipe goes – this is the one. Super flavorful and perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 57 minutes
- Yield: 24-30 1x
Ingredients
1 cup butter
2 ounces cream cheese
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a standing mixer, cream room temperature butter, cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract together until creamed. Add in the egg and egg yolk and mix just until combined. Sprinkle in the flour baking powder and salt and turn the mixer on low. Combine batter until it comes together, cover in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for one hour.
Preheat the Oven to 350
On a clean, well-floured surface, roll out to 1/4th inch thick. Cut cookies using desired cookie cutters. Bake in the oven for 12-14 minutes.
Find it online: https://www.oliveandartisan.com/the-perfect-sugar-cookie/