Sugar Cookie Platter
A delightful assortment of classic sugar cookies, perfect for sharing at parties or festive gatherings. These soft, buttery cookies are easy to decorate and sure to please everyone.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 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 cookies
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 3 minutes.
Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
Gradually blend in the dry ingredients alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated.
Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, then roll each ball in additional granulated sugar to coat.
Place the sugar-coated dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Arrange the cooled sugar cookies on a large platter for serving.