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Christmas cookie recipes holiday: The Best Soft Cut Out Sugar Cookies

Christmas Cookie Recipes Holiday : Soft Cut Out Sugar Cookies
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Enjoy the festive season with these delicious soft cut out sugar cookies, perfect for holiday celebrations!

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
  5. Chill the dough for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick.
  8. Cut out shapes using cookie cutters and place on a baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  10. Let cookies cool completely before decorating.

Notes

  • For best results, chill the dough overnight.
  • Use various icing colors to make the cookies festive.

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