Sugar Cookie Platter
A delightful sugar cookie platter featuring classic soft and chewy sugar cookies perfect for any occasion. These cookies are buttery, sweet, and easy to decorate or enjoy plain.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 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 granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 tablespoons milk
Additional granulated sugar for rolling (about 1/4 cup)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer.
Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls. Roll each ball in additional granulated sugar to coat, then place on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Arrange the cooled sugar cookies on a large platter for serving.