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 Cherry Clafoutis with Crème Fraîche Strawberry Shortcake peach blueberry galette Brown Butter Ice Cream Butter Pie Crust Mini No Bake Cheesecake