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Sugar cookies - cut out
Ingredients
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened • 1 cup granulated sugar • 1 large egg • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional: add 1/4 teaspoon almond extract for a richer flavor) • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour • 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, helps prevent spreading) • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder • Pinch of salt • Additional flour for rolling • Sugar cookie icing or sanding sugar for decorating (optional)
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. 2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract. 3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Don't overmix! 4. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently to form a smooth ball. Roll out dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. 5. Cut out shapes with your favorite cookie cutters. Gently transfer cookies to prepared baking sheets. 6. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges just start to golden brown. Let cookies cool slightly on baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. 7. Decorate with your favorite icing or sanding sugar, if desired.
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