Ann's Soft Sugar Cookies Recipe

Taste the nostalgia! This recipe recreates the legendary sugar cookies from Ann's family cafe in Uniontown, WA. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are unbelievably soft and subtly sweet, with a hint of almond. Get ready for a flavor explosion that will transport you back to simpler times. Perfect for holiday baking or any occasion!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 1782.3 kcal
Protein 40g
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Ingredients for Ann's Soft Sugar Cookies

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How to Make Ann's Soft Sugar Cookies

  1. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ½ teaspoon almond extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon cream of tartar.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight for even softer cookies.
  6. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Divide the dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each half to ⅛ inch thickness.
  8. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes. Place cookies onto prepared baking sheets.
  9. Sprinkle cookies generously with granulated sugar.
  10. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
  11. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

55 g

Sugar

356g

Fat

296g

Carbs

70g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Ann's Soft Sugar Cookies?

Ann's Soft Sugar Cookies takes about 110 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 80 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Ann's Soft Sugar Cookies?

Ann's Soft Sugar Cookies has approximately 1782.3 calories per serving, with about 40 g protein, 70 g carbohydrates and 147 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Ann's Soft Sugar Cookies?

The key ingredients for Ann's Soft Sugar Cookies are Butter, Powdered Sugar, Egg, Vanilla, Almond Extract, Flour. See the full list with measurements above.

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