These old-fashioned rolled sugar cookies are soft, buttery, and perfect for decorating. This classic recipe creates cookies with a tender crumb and a smooth surface, making them ideal for frosting, sprinkles, or enjoying plain with a cup of tea.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups (300 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional, for added flavor)
- 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
For Decoration (Optional):
- Royal icing or frosting
- Sprinkles, colored sugar, or edible glitter
Step 1: Make the Cookie Dough
- Cream the Butter and Sugar
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Add the Eggs and Flavorings
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and almond extract, if using.
- Combine Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix the Dough
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing, as this can make the cookies tough.