The Essential Crisp Sugar Cookies (King Arthur Flour)

Name: The Essential Crisp Sugar Cookies (King Arthur Flour)
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 2 h 8 min
Yield: 102 2, 102 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Submitted by Pardeemom

"These golden cookies are very crisp, very light (yet still sturdy enough to decorate), and not too sweet, which makes them the ideal candidate for a flavored icing or glaze."

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Ready In:: 2hrs 8mins
Ingredients:: 9
Yields:: 102 2
Serves:: 102

ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter
1 ¹⁄₂ cups powdered sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¹⁄₂ teaspoon almond extract
2 ¹⁄₂ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt

directions

In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together; beating until fluffy. Beat in the egg until smooth, then add the vanilla and almond extracts.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients, then add the butter mixture, mixing until the dough is smooth. Refrigerate the dough for 2 to 3 hours or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 375. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
Transfer the dough to a floured work surface and roll to 1/4 inch thick. This dough is fairly soft, so put a piece of plastic wrap over it while you roll it out. Cut out shapes with your favorite cutters and put on cookie sheets.
Bake the cookies for 8 minutes, until set and just slightly colored around the edges. Remove from the oven, let them cool on sheet for 2 minutes to firm up, then transfer to a rack to cool.