sugar cookies (betty crocker)

Name: Sugar Cookies (Betty Crocker)
Prep time: 2 h 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup(s) powdered sugar; 1 cup(s) butter, softened; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla; 1/2 teaspoon(s) almond extract; 1 - large egg; 2 1/2 cup(s) flour; 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1 teaspoon(s) cream of tartar

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Jenni K

Hermantown, MN

Updated on Oct 21, 2025

I always use this recipe for my sugar cookies over the holidays with my Sugar Cookie Frosting recipe. They're SO good!

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prep time 2 Hr 25 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Bake

yield 5 dozen

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 - large egg
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar

How To Make sugar cookies (betty crocker)

Step 1

Beat powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, almond extract and egg in large bowl with mixer on medium speed. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 375. Lightly grease cookie sheet with shortening or cooking spray.
Step 3

Divide dough in half. Roll each half 1/4 inch thick on lightly floured surface. Cut into desired shapes with 2 to 2 1/2-inch cookie cutters. Space about 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.
Step 4

Bake 7-8 minutes or until edges are light brown. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely before frosting.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 59kcal, carbohydrates: 7g, cholesterol: 11mg, fat: 3g, fiber: 0g, protein: 1g, saturated fat: 2g, sodium: 44mg, sugar: 3g, unsaturated fat: 1g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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