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Quick Charming Springtime Cookies Recipe

Charming Springtime Cookies are soft, tender sugar cookies with delicate vanilla and almond flavor, perfect for spring celebrations and decorated with colorful pastel icing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 145
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • Colored icing for decorating
  • Assorted sprinkles optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract and mix until combined.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients and mix just until incorporated.
  6. Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls and place on baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Cool completely before decorating with icing and sprinkles.

Notes

Do not overbake for best texture. Cookies can be decorated for holidays or seasonal themes.