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These Soft Sugar Cookies are melt-in-your-mouth delicious! Made using a cake-like batter, these homemade sugar cookies remain soft and cakey after baking. Frost them with your favorite icing colors, then top with sprinkles or candy for a sweet treat you and your kids are going to love.

Skill Level:
Beginner
Yield:
About 3-1/2 dozen cookies

Ingredients

  • 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
  • Tools

  • 3 Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Medium bowl
  • 1-1/2 in. Cookie scoop
  • Small bowl
  • Cooling rack

Instructions

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