Basic Sugar Cookies!

1 3/4 c. unsalted softened butter
1 c. sugar
1 egg lightly beaten
3 c. flour

cream butter and sugar (with optional flavorings) until mixed well and creamy

beat in the egg until well combined. Mix on low until dough ball forms. Wrap and chill in fridge 1 hour.

when ready place dough on floured surface and knead lightly and evenly.

use cutters for shapes and use a spatula to lay on parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Chill again for 30 min. preheat oven to 350 or 200 C. Bake for 8-12 min. Cool on a wire rack!

the best ever sugar cookies

1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. baking powder
1 3/4 c. flour
1 Tbsp milk
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. almond extract
1/4 tsp. salt

preheat oven to 375. Cream butter and sugar, add egg and mix. Add remaining ingredients and mix until smooth. Refrigerate for 2 hours. Roll out thin about 1/8 inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Use cutters (dip in flour first)

bake 12-15 min, until lightly browned