Ingredients
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- 2 and 1/4 cups (281g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- royal icing or buttercream for decorating
Instructions
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat butter and sugar on high speed for 3 minutes until creamy.
- Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract; beat until combined.
- Mix in dry ingredients on low speed until dough forms.
- Divide dough in half and roll each half to 1/4-inch thickness between parchment paper.
- Stack the rolled sheets and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut shapes and place 3 inches apart on lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 11-12 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool completely before decorating.
Notes
For best results, ensure your butter is softened to room temperature before mixing.
Chilling the dough helps keep the cookie shapes intact while baking.
Decorate with royal icing or buttercream for a festive touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.