Quick and Easy Sugar Cookies Recipe for Beginners | Wilton

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour adds more fiber and nutrients.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until smooth.

Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and imitation almond extract until well combined.

In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a non-stick cookie sheet.

Flatten each cookie slightly with the bottom of a glass.

Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.

Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.

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