Classic Sugar Cookies

​Sugar cookies are a classic. And they're perfect with a dusting of sugar or a dash of sprinkles! Of all the recipes I've tried, this one is my favourite.

This recipe makes about 2 dozen cookies.
 
Ingredients:
1 cup of white, granulated sugar.
1 cup of butter or margarine softened to room temperature
1 ½ teaspoons of vanilla
1/4 teaspoon of almond extract
1 egg
2 1/3 cups of all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon of baking soda

Place an additional 1 to 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar in a bowl to roll your cookie dough in. Set aside.
 
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.

In a large bowl, beat sugar, eggs, butter and vanilla until it’s creamy. Add the flour and baking soda.

Using a small ice cream scooper, shape dough into balls. Roll the scoops of cookie dough in the bowl of sugar then place on your cookie sheet. Dip a fork in sugar then press down lightly on the top of the cookie. This gives your cookie that classic sugar cookie ridge - and the perfect spot for sprinkles!

Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until set. Let the cookies cool then enjoy!