The Best Cutout Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
-
1½
cups
butter, softened to cool room temperature
-
1½
cups
granulated sugar
-
½
cup
powdered sugar
-
4
large
eggs
-
1
teaspoon
vanilla extract
-
½
teaspoon
almond extract (optional)
-
1
tablespoon
lemon zest
-
5
cups
all-purpose flour
-
2
teaspoons
baking powder
-
1
teaspoon
salt
Instructions
- Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, vanilla extract, almond extract (if using), and lemon zest; mix until combined.
- Incorporate the flour, baking powder, and salt until the dough is smooth.
- Shape the dough into a thick disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for several hours or up to 2 days.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (or 375°F if your oven bakes hot).
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness.
- Cut the dough into shapes and place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 7-8 minutes, ensuring no browning occurs.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking pans for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
24-36 cookies
Calories
267
Total fat
13g
Total carbohydrates
35g
Total protein
4g
Sodium
236mg
Cholesterol
62mg
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