Description
These Best Sugar Cookies with Powdered Sugar are the perfect soft and buttery treat. Made with powdered sugar for a melt-in-your-mouth texture, they’re ideal for cut-outs, decorating, or enjoying plain. Great for holidays or everyday baking!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cream the butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using), and mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until dough forms.
- Roll dough to 1/4 inch thick and cut into shapes.
- Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool completely before decorating as desired.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness.
- These cookies freeze well for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg