Soft Chewy Sugar Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/4 teaspoon almond flavoring.
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla essence.
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1 cup granulated sugar.
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3 cups plain flour, with a little extra for dusting.
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2 teaspoons of baking powder.
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1/2 teaspoon of table salt.
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2 large eggs, room temperature works best.
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1 cup chilled unsalted butter, diced.
# Instructions:
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In a clean bowl, sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
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Using a stand mixer, whip the sugar and butter until light. Add the eggs, vanilla, and almond flavor, and keep blending until smooth.
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Stir the dry mix gradually into the wet blend, stopping once everything sticks together.
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Roll the dough into a ball, pop it in the fridge, and let it sit for about 10 minutes.
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Flatten the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness on a floured counter. Use cutters to create shapes.
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Move cut shapes onto a tray and chill them in the freezer for 5-10 minutes. Bake in a 350°F oven for about 7-8 minutes until the edges lightly brown.
# Notes:
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Chilling the cookies in the freezer prevents them from spreading too much.
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Let them cool entirely before dressing them up with decorations.
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These are fantastic for festive cookie art sessions.