Susan Spungen's Best Sugar Cookies

🥘 Ingredients

• all-purpose flour
  2.5 cups
• almond extract
  1/4 tsp
• baking powder
  1/2 tsp
• fine sea salt
  1/2 tsp
• granulated sugar
  1 cup
• large egg
  1
• pure vanilla extract
  1.5 tsp
• unsalted butter
  1 cup

🍳 Cookware

• large bowl
• hand mixer
• baking sheets
• rolling pin
• cookie cutters

1. 1

   In a large bowl , beat softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar with a hand mixer on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about ⏱️ 3 minutes .

   unsalted butter: 1 cup, granulated sugar: 1 cup
2. 2

   Add large egg , pure vanilla extract , and almond extract . Beat until smooth.

   large egg: 1, pure vanilla extract: 1.5 tsp, almond extract: 1/4 tsp
3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour , baking powder , and fine sea salt .

   all-purpose flour: 2.5 cups, baking powder: 1/2 tsp, fine sea salt: 1/2 tsp
4. 4

   Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture on low speed, mixing just until dough comes together.
5. 5

   Divide dough into two disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in refrigerator for at least ⏱️ 1 hour .
6. 6

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
7. 7

   Roll chilled dough out on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness with a rolling pin .
8. 8

   Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters and transfer to baking sheets, spacing 1 inch apart. Reroll scraps once.
9. 9

   Bake for ⏱️ 10 to 12%minutes until edges are very lightly golden.
10. 10

    Cool on baking sheet for ⏱️ 5 minutes , then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before decorating with royal icing or sprinkles.n