8tablespoons (113 grams)unsalted butterroom temperature
½cup (100 grams)granulated sugar
¼cup (60 grams)light brown sugar, packed
1large egg
1large egg yolk
2teaspoonsvanilla extract
½teaspoonalmond extract use ¼ teaspoon if you do not like almond flavor or omit entirely
1 and ½cups (185 grams)all purpose flour
1tablespooncornstarch
½teaspoonbaking soda
¼teaspoonbaking powder
½teaspoon fine kosher salt
Frosting, optional (if you like a thick layer you can double this recipe)
2tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter room temperature (can also use salted if desired)
2oz (58 grams)brick style cream cheeseroom temperature, full fat
¾cup (95 grams)powdered sugar
1teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions
Sugar Cookies
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
Using a stand or hand held mixer, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and beat just until a soft dough forms. Do not over mix.
Scoop the dough into 15 equal portions and roll lightly into balls. Place 6 cookies per baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Bake one sheet at a time. Bake for about 10 minutes, until the edges are just set and the centers look slightly underbaked and soft. Do not over bake.
Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, place a round cookie cutter or bowl over each cookie and gently scoot in a circular motion to make them perfectly round and slightly thicker. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet
Frosting
Using a hand held or stand mixer beat the butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat until fully combined and fluffy. Frost the cooled cookies.
Notes
How to Store Room Temperature: Store baked sugar cookies at room temperature in a tin or airtight container.Refrigerator: Do not refrigerate, as this dries them out.Freezing Cookie DoughFreeze baked cookies for up to 3 months and thaw at room temperature. Cookie dough balls can also be frozen, make sure the dough comes to room temperature before baking.
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