Soft Sugar Cookie Cutouts (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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Sifted all-purpose flour (2 1/4 cups/281g).
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Baking powder (1/2 teaspoon).
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Table salt (1/4 teaspoon).
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Softened unsalted butter (3/4 cup/170g).
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White sugar (3/4 cup/150g).
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One large egg at room temp.
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Regular vanilla extract (2 teaspoons).
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Optional almond extract (1/4 or 1/2 teaspoon).
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Decorating options: Royal Icing, Simple Glaze, or Cookie Frosting.
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Various sprinkles for topping.
# Instructions:
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In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt together until well combined.
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Mix butter and sugar with mixer on high for about 3 minutes till fluffy. Then add egg, vanilla, and almond extract if using, and beat another minute.
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Slowly blend dry mix into wet ingredients on low. If dough feels sticky, add another tablespoon of flour.
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Split dough into two parts, roll each between parchment to 1/4-inch thick. Put both in fridge for 1-2 hours.
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Use cutters on the cold dough. Cook at 350°F about 11-12 minutes until edges turn slightly brown.
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Let cookies sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then move to cooling rack until completely cool before adding your chosen topping.
# Notes:
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You can freeze them plain or with icing up to 3 months.
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The dough keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days.
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You can make twice as much by doubling everything.