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Soft Sugar Cookies Recipe

Pillowy Soft Sugar Cookies

Pillowy soft sugar cookies melt in your mouth. Decorate with powdered sugar or sprinkles and you have the perfect sweet treat for holiday or anytime baking.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baking, Christmas, Christmas Cookies, Cookies, Holiday
Servings: 36 cookies
Cost: $4

Equipment

  • Cookie sheets

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter softened (1 stick)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 3/4 cup cake flour see note on suggested brands
  • Sprinkles optional

Instructions

  • Line baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon mat (I like Silpat)
  • Combine flour with baking powder in a bowl.
  • Cream together butter and cream in a separate bowl with electric or stand mixer.
  • Add sugar to butter/cream mixture and beat for 1 minute. Add egg and beat to combine. Add extracts and beat until combined. Add in baking powder and cake flour (in three sections), mixing to combine.
  • Once incorporated, refrigerate dough for at least an hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Dough will be sticky so use flour on your hands or wear gloves to roll out 1-2 inch balls.
  • If using sprinkles, dip into sprinkle mixture gently.
  • If you would like a dome shape, you can use the bottom of a cup to gently flatten the top of the balls but don't flatten too much or the cookies won't puff up or be pillowy soft.
  • Bake for 9-11 minutes. Remove cookies when you see the underside edges turning golden. You will have to watch carefully after about 8 minutes as it happens quickly. The time may also might vary for your oven and altitude.
  • Let cool on a baking rack. If frosting, let cool completely.
  • Enjoy!
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