This Cut Out Sugar Cookie Recipe is chewy and flavorful while still holding its shape. These cookies are perfect for frosting and decorating. Plus, dairy free option!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cut out sugar cookie recipe, Cut out sugar cookies, dairy free cut out sugar cookies
1cupsalted buttersoftened, 2 sticks - if using unsalted butter, add 1/2 teaspoon salt. use country crock plant butter or earth balance soy free for dairy free
1large eggroom temperature
1cupsugar
2teaspoonsvanilla extract
1/4teaspoonalmond extractoptional
1/2teaspoonbaking powder
Instructions
Combine the flour and baking powder in a bowl and set aside.
In a stander mixer or large bowl, combine the sugar and butter and beat on high speed until it’s light and fluffy about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Add in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract and beat for another minute.
Add in the flour mixture and beat on low until combined.
Place the dough into a reusable bag or in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and take the dough out of the refrigerator.
Place the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll out the dough around 1/4 inch thick. If the dough is sticky, you can add a bit more flour. We also like to roll between two pieces of parchment paper for easier cleanup.
Using a cookie cutter, cut the dough into your desired shapes.
Place the cookies down 2 inches apart on a lined baking sheet.
Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, depending on how your oven cooks.
Allow the cookies to cool for 3 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to fully cool.2
Decorate the cookies as desired.
Notes
The number of cookies will depend on the shapes used.