Get ready to transform your kitchen into a bakery of pure magic with these Life Like Sugar Cookies that are about to become your new obsession! Imagine biting into a cookie so perfectly soft, so delightfully sweet, that it feels like a warm hug from your favorite childhood memory. These aren't just ordinary cookies - they're a culinary masterpiece that will have your friends and family begging for the recipe, wondering how you created such bakery-worthy perfection in your own home.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 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 sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 3/4 cup sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and 1 1/2 cups of sugar together using an electric mixer. Beat on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the egg to the butter-sugar mixture, beating until well incorporated. Mix in the vanilla extract and almond extract, stirring until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Place the 3/4 cup of sugar for rolling in a shallow dish. Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of cookie dough and roll each into a smooth ball.
- Roll each dough ball completely in the sugar, ensuring an even coating. Place the sugar-coated balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look set but still soft.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For best texture, keep layers separated with parchment paper.
Tips
- Make sure your butter is truly softened but not melted - this ensures the perfect cookie texture.
- Don't overmix the dough, as this can make cookies tough instead of tender.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform size and even baking.
- Roll cookies in sugar just before baking for that beautiful, sparkling exterior.
- Watch cookies closely in the last few minutes of baking - golden edges are your signal of doneness.
- Let cookies cool completely before storing to maintain their ideal texture.
- For extra flavor depth, try using vanilla bean paste instead of extract.
- Store cookies with a slice of bread to keep them soft and fresh for days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 160kcal
Carbohydrates: 22g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 25mg
