Description
Delightful Dove Sugar Cookies with a soft, tender texture and subtle notes of vanilla and almond.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 1/4 cup colored sugar (optional, for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a bowl.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, if using, to the butter mixture.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.
- Roll the dough into small balls, optionally rolling them in colored sugar.
- Place the dough balls on the baking sheet, spacing them apart, and gently press each ball with a fork.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are light golden brown, then cool on a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature for easy creaming and do not skip the chilling step if possible.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg