Mom's Sugar Cookies

Vegetarian
Mom's Sugar Cookies
225 min.
60
59kcal

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These delightful sugar cookies are a family favorite that never fails to impress! Made with a blend of almond and vanilla extracts, these cookies bring a wonderful aroma to your kitchen as they bake. The dough is buttery and soft, creating a melt-in-your-mouth texture that's perfect for any occasion.

Whether you're preparing a treat for a special holiday, a family gathering, or just because, these sugar cookies are incredibly versatile. You can customize the shapes with fun cookie cutters, making them ideal for festive events or just adding a personal touch. The addition of cream of tartar and baking soda ensures that they rise beautifully while maintaining a soft, tender bite.

The best part? These cookies are easy to make and can be prepped in advance. Simply refrigerate the dough for a few hours, and when you're ready, roll it out and start cutting your favorite shapes. Bake them until the edges turn golden brown, and you'll have a batch of cookies that’s sure to disappear quickly!

Perfect for sharing with friends, family, or just enjoying with a cup of tea, these sugar cookies will surely become a beloved treat in your home.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon almond extract 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • cup butter softened
  • 1.5 cups confectioners' sugar 
  • teaspoon cream of tartar 
  •  eggs 
  • 2.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon vanilla extract pure

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • plastic wrap
  • hand mixer
  • cookie cutter

Directions

  1. Beat butter, egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth.
  2. Add confectioners' sugar and beat until incorporated.
  3. Mix flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar into butter mixture until dough sticks together. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  4. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets.
  5. Cut dough into quarters and roll each quarter onto a floured work surface to almost 1/4-inch thickness.
  6. Cut dough into shapes using cookie cutters and arrange on the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake each batch in the preheated oven until edges start to brown, about 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories59kcal
Protein4.46%
Fat48.3%
Carbs47.24%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.08
Glycemic Load
2.88
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.94347826780184%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:59.22kcal
2.96%
Fat:3.19g
4.91%
Saturated Fat:1.98g
12.35%
Carbohydrates:7.02g
2.34%
Net Carbohydrates:6.88g
2.5%
Sugar:2.97g
3.3%
Cholesterol:10.86mg
3.62%
Sodium:43.81mg
1.9%
Alcohol:0.03g
100%
Alcohol %:0.34%
100%
Protein:0.66g
1.33%
Selenium:2.05µg
2.92%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.76%
Folate:9.99µg
2.5%
Vitamin A:98.51IU
1.97%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.83%
Manganese:0.04mg
1.81%
Vitamin B3:0.31mg
1.55%
Iron:0.26mg
1.44%
Source:Allrecipes