Soft Cut-Out Sugar Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 and 1/4 cups (281g) all-purpose flour.
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder.
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1/4 teaspoon salt.
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3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature.
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3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar.
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1 large egg, at room temperature.
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract.
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1/4 or 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional).
# Instructions:
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Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in medium bowl.
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Beat butter and sugar on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes.
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Beat in egg, vanilla, and almond extract until combined, about 1 minute.
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Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients on low speed. Add extra flour if dough is too sticky.
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Divide dough in half, roll each portion to 1/4-inch thickness between floured parchment.
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Stack rolled dough with parchment between layers, refrigerate 1-2 hours.
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Cut shapes, bake at 350°F for 11-12 minutes until lightly browned at edges.
# Notes:
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Room temperature ingredients are essential.
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Dough can be chilled up to 2 days.
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Can be flavored with different extracts.
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Re-roll scraps to use all dough.