Sugar Cookies
A perfect treat for gifting to friends and family with cute designs or a gift for yourself during the Holiday Season!
Equipment
- Kitchen Aid Mixer
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- Baking Sheet https://amzn.to/3h5QecI
- Rolling Pin https://amzn.to/3h4Oi4q
- Cling Wrap https://amzn.to/3awZ4is
Ingredients
- 3 cup AP Flour
- 3/4 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted Sugar, melted
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 tsp Almond Extract (optional)
- 1 tbsp Milk whole milk
- 1 Egg Alternatives: 1 tbsp Cream cheese/yogurt
Instructions
- In a bowl, add the flour, salt, and baking soda and whisk well.
- In another bowl, add in the butter and sugar and mix until fluffy.
- Add in the egg or its alternatives, extracts, milk and mix well.
- Slowly incorporate the flour and mix well until a semi firm dough is formed.
- Cover the dough in cling wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours and it can be made 3 days in advance.
- Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness, make sure it is uniform and even. Cut out into shapes and lay the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for 15 mins.
- Preheat the oven at 350 F and bake for 8-10 mins until the edges are brown.
- Cool the cookies completely before decorating! Can be stored in an airtight container for 3 weeks.