Cut-Out Sugar Cookies 36 cookies 35 min prep time 45 min total time Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Print Your Name* Your Email* Your Friend's Email* This is a classic cut out sugar cookie recipe perfect for any time of year. They have crisp edges and are delightful topped with a bit of icing or your favorite frosting. So, take out those cookie cutters and make a batch (or two) of these buttery sugar cookies. The combination of almond and vanilla makes them particularly irresistible. Ingredients3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 1 cup cold Vermont Creamery Sea Salt Cultured Butter - 82% Butterfat cut into chunks 1 large egg 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract Get Ingredients Directions STEP 1 Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper; set aside. STEP 2 Combine flour, baking powder and salt in small bowl; set aside. STEP 3 Place sugar and cold butter into bowl of heavy-duty stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment. Beat at medium speed until well combined. Add egg, vanilla and almond extract; beat until well mixed. Gradually add flour mixture, beating at low speed until just combined. STEP 4 While removing dough from bowl, knead to incorporate crumbs and form smooth dough. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. STEP 5 Cut into shapes with 2 1/2-inch cookie cutter. Place onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until just beginning to brown around edges. Cool on cookie sheet 2 minutes; remove to cooling rack. Cool completely. Related Recipes Festive Fall Cheeseboard Chèvre Squash Blossoms Maple Peach Tarts Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili Be My Valentine Cheeseboard Nigel’s Lamb Shank Shepherd’s Pie