Unleash Your Inner Baker: Sugar Cookies with a Twist
Serves: 5
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar
- 1 stick (113g) unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon milk or water
- Food coloring (optional)
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 141
- Fat: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 73g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 55g
- Protein: 2g
Let's Get Baking
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, blend sugar and softened butter until the mixture transforms into a light and airy concoction.
- Gradually incorporate flour into the mixture, maintaining a consistent consistency.
- Now, merge the vanilla extract and your preferred milk- or water-based liquid into the bowl. Ensure a well-integrated mixture.
- If you fancy some color, add your food coloring at this stage and mix until homogeneous.
- Roll your dough onto a floured surface to a thickness of 1/4-inch.
- Mark out shapes using cookie cutters or freehand, as desired.
- Place the cookies onto an ungreased baking sheet at least 1 inch apart.
- Bake the cookies for 10-15 minutes or until there's a hint of golden-brown around the edges.
- Allow them to cool before dusting with powdered sugar, providing an added sweetness.
Tomorrow, embrace your inner baker and whip up a batch of these vibrant sugar cookies!
Flavor Evolution
Sweeten up your sugar cookie experience with these substitutions:
- Almond Extract: Use an equal quantity of almond extract, keeping in mind the shift in flavor profile. If you wish to eliminate almond extract, upgrade your vanilla extract to 1 1/2 teaspoons[1][4].
- Maple Syrup: Introduce a smidgen of maple syrup to elicit a delicate flavor profile. However, use caution and add it sparingly as it is sweeter than vanilla extract; begin with 1/4 teaspoon and adjust as needed[3].
- Bourbon, Brandy, or Rum: Include a small amount of these potent flavors, offering a distinctive taste. Be careful not to overindulge as they are strong; a mere 1/4 teaspoon can transform your cookies[3].
Remember that substituting vanilla extract can impact the flavors and overall taste of your cookies. To ensure success, experiment with small batches before baking on a grand scale.
