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Soft Sugar Cookies: The Best Melt-in-Your-Mouth Treats

Soft Sugar Cookies

These soft sugar cookies are perfect for holiday baking or any occasion, offering a delightful melt-in-your-mouth texture that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
  3. In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth.
  4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
  5. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
  6. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place them onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  7. Flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass dipped in confectioners’ sugar.
  8. Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven until lightly golden.
  9. Let cool on wire racks.

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider using lemon zest.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.

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