Sugar cookies are the most perfect way to ring in the holiday spirit. They are truly a staple sweet treat. These festive cookies are a perfect treat for the holidays because they make the holiday spirit come alive. If you enjoy cookies but also adore the holiday season these cookies are perfect for you. You can decorate them to your desire. This recipe makes 12-14 cookies and takes approximately an hour to make and bake.

Preparations

1. PREHEAT oven to 350° F.

2. In the bowl of your mixer, CREAM your butter and sugar until smooth, at least 3 minutes

3. BEAT in extracts and egg.

4. In a separate bowl, COMBINE salt with flour and add a little at a time to the wet ingredients.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If the dough looks crumbly keep mixing for 30 seconds to 1 minute longer. The dough should be pulling away from the sides of the mixer. If the dough still looks too dry or stiff for your mixer, turn out the dough onto a countertop surface, flour surface as needed. Wet your hands and finish off kneading the dough by hand. DO NOT CHILL THE DOUGH.

5. Divide into workable batches (2-3 chunks), roll out onto a floured surface, and cut. You want these cookies to be on the thicker side (closer to 1/4 inch rather than 1/8).

6. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes.

7. Let cool on the cookie sheet until firm enough to transfer to a cooling rack.