Description
Soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookies with the perfect balance of buttery sweetness—ideal for holiday gatherings!
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in eggs, vanilla, and almond extract.
- Add flour and baking powder; mix until just combined.
- Scoop dough, roll into balls, flatten slightly on lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 10–12 min, until edges just set. Cool on rack before icing or serving.
Notes
For extra tenderness, do not overmix after adding flour. Substitute lemon zest for almond for a citrusy twist. Store in an airtight container to keep cookies crumbly-soft for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American