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Home / Latest Posts / Recipes / Course / Dessert / Cookies / The Perfect Sugar Cookie

The Perfect Sugar Cookie

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 5/28/19Updated: 10/03/21

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I love a good sugar cookie and after a lot of recipe trying and sugar cookie eating this is the perfect sugar cookie!!

The last few months I have been on the hunt for the perfect sugar cookie.  The perfect sugar cookie would be one that did not need to be rolled out or refrigerated, would have an almond flavor and a yummy almond frosting on top.

Sugar Cookie

I also have a small batch version of this recipe that makes cookies.

You see, I found the perfect sugar cookie at a small little deli in Kalama, Washington.  It is about an hour away to regularly satisfy my sugar cookie cravings!  I love their almond sugar cookies so I wanted to find a way to create them at home.

Sugar Cookie

So today’s recipe is for my version of the perfect sugar cookie!   These cookies are slightly crisp around the edges and soft in the middle.  They have the perfect almond flavor. And they are even better the second day!

Sugar Cookie

Almond Sugar Cookies

First things first, the recipe is correct.  There are no eggs in this recipe.  Yes, no eggs.  So it is a great cookie for anyone with an egg allergies.

The almond flavor comes from the almond extract in both the cookie and the frosting.

After  you mix the ingredients together, scoop the cookie dough onto a parchment lined cookie sheet.  Then dip a glass into some sugar and use it to press the dough down to about 1/4″ thick.  The sugar will give them a nice crispy texture on the outside.

Sugar Cookie

Then bake them for just 7-9 minutes until they start to brown.  After the cookies have cooled,  frost them with the almond frosting.

Sugar Cookie

This recipe makes about 2 dozen cookies, which is the perfect size batch.  You can  substitute vanilla extract for the almond extract, but you really should try the almond sugar cookies.  I think you will love them as much as I do!

Sugar Cookie

After you try these cookies, make sure to check out more of my favorite cookie recipes:

Crinkled Chocolate Chip Cookies

Maple Cookies

Monster Cookies

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My Favorite Sugar Cookies

The Perfect Sugar Cookie

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
Delicious almond sugar cookie that requires no refrigeration and no rolling!
serves: 24 cookies
Prep:25 minutes
Cook:9 minutes
Total:34 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp. almond extract
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt

Glaze:

  • 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp. almond extract
  • 4-5 tsp. milk I used whipping cream

Instructions

  • Mix butter, sugar and extract in a large bowl
  • Beat until cream, 1 to 2 minutes
  • Add remaining ingredients
  • Beat 1 to 2 more minutes
  • Roll dough into 1 inch balls
  • Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet and flatten balls to 1/4 inch thickness with the bottom of a buttered glass dipped in sugar
  • Bake at 400 for 7-9 minutes or until edges are very lightly browned
  • Cool 1 minute
  • Move to a wire rack
  • Stir together glaze ingredients with a wire whisk
  • Decorate cooled cookies with glaze and sliced almonds (optional)

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 161kcal (8%) Carbohydrates: 22g (7%) Protein: 1g (2%) Fat: 8g (12%) Saturated Fat: 5g (31%) Cholesterol: 20mg (7%) Sodium: 88mg (4%) Potassium: 24mg (1%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 14g (16%) Vitamin A: 236IU (5%) Calcium: 9mg (1%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:American
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  1. Sue says

    Posted on 11/7 at 5:51 am

    Very rarely do I comment on recipes, and only when a recipe is truly outstanding ….. this recipe fits the bill. These are incredibly easy and quick to make, and the subtle almond taste really makes a huge impact. I keep “Christmas Folder” as I normally bake 2,000+ cookies for Christmas. This recipe is being printed and put in that folder. Thank you for a perfect sugar cookie !!!

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne Wilkes says

      Posted on 11/7 at 7:13 am

      Thank you so much for your kind comment. I am so glad you loved the recipe too.

      Reply
  2. Kim says

    Posted on 12/14 at 11:54 am

    These are delicious! Can this dough be frozen? I’d like to make up
    A batch in advance. Thanks again for this great and EASY recipe!

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 12/14 at 1:33 pm

      The dough can be frozen

      Reply
    • Sue says

      Posted on 11/7 at 5:52 am

      I agree !! These are soooo easy and come together so quickly. The taste ….. WOW !

      Reply
      • Leigh Anne Wilkes says

        Posted on 11/7 at 7:13 am

        Thanks!!

        Reply
  3. Beth says

    Posted on 2/11 at 12:16 pm

    I just wanted to thank you for putting this out there! I was searching for a sugar cookie recipe that I could use with my class of very deserving 4th graders as a way to apply what they have learned over the last two months of fractions. The recipe had to meet a few of my criteria, one, be a drop cookie friendly recipe that did not need to be chilled, and two, be nut (I substituted vanilla extract for the almond)and egg free so I wouldn’t risk allergic reactions or food safety concerns. This one fit the bill! Not only that, it was so delicious! I grew up using this same glaze on our roll out sugar cookies, so good! ! I think I’ll use this one for our holiday cookies from now on!

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 2/13 at 9:19 am

      Beth, I am so glad you found the recipe. This is my FAVORITE sugar cookie ever. Hope you and your students enjoy it too.

      Reply
  4. Kathryn Mader says

    Posted on 4/9 at 12:09 am

    This just went in my top 4 favorite cookies file, along with chocolate chip, oatmeal and wedding cookies. So fun and thank you for this fantastic recipe!

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 4/9 at 8:14 am

      Kathryn, So glad you loved them too – it is definitely one of my top favorites!!

      Reply
  5. Kathryn Mader says

    Posted on 3/9 at 9:53 pm

    Easy recipes are the absolute best. Do you beat the dough with a handheld electric mixer? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 3/10 at 9:01 pm

      I use my kitchen aid but you could do it with an hand held mixer too

      Reply
      • Kathryn Mader says

        Posted on 3/12 at 12:51 pm

        Thank you, Leigh Anne!

        Reply
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