# What You'll Need:
→ Sugar Cookie Dough
01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
08 - 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
→ Decoration
09 - 1 cup powdered sugar
10 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
11 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 - Edible glitter, sprinkles, or colored sanding sugar (optional)
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
02 - Beat butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
03 - Incorporate egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) into the creamed mixture and beat until combined.
04 - Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing only until the dough forms.
05 - Divide dough into two discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
06 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
07 - On a lightly floured surface, roll one dough disc to approximately 1/4 inch (6 mm) thickness.
08 - Use an angel wing-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes and place cookies 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
09 - Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until edges just begin to turn golden. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
10 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and spreadable.
11 - Once cookies are completely cooled, spread icing and adorn with edible glitter or sanding sugar. Allow icing to set before serving or packaging.
