Winter Wonderland Sugar Cookies (Print)

Delight in festive sugar cookies with a snowy charm—perfect for holidays and winter gatherings.

# Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - ½ teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
08 - ½ teaspoon almond extract

# Directions:

01 - In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
02 - In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Mix in the egg, vanilla, and almond extract.
04 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until combined.
05 - Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
06 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the dough to ¼-inch thickness on a floured surface.
07 - Cut the dough into snowflake, stocking, or other desired shapes.
08 - Place cookies on a lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
09 - Allow cookies to cool completely before decorating.