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Soft Cut-Out Sugar Cookies
Tender, buttery cut-out cookies with crisp edges and a soft center, perfect for decorating with vibrant icing and sprinkles.
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(886 reviews on Sally's Baking)
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Prep time40 min
Bake time12 min
Total time3 hr
Makes24
Ingredients
1
2 and 1/4 cups (281g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled), plus more as needed for rolling and work surface
2
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3
1/4 teaspoon salt
4
3/4 cup (12 Tbsp; 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
5
3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
6
1 large egg, at room temperature
7
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
8
1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional, but makes the flavor outstanding)*
9
Royal Icing, Easy Glaze Icing, or Cookie Buttercream (royal icing is pictured)
10
Assorted sprinkles
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