This is the best soft sugar cookie recipe with which the cookies are ready in less than 30 minutes and taste better than the bakery! All you need are pantry staples and your favorite frosting recipe to make these chewy sweet treats.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line sheet pans with parchment paper and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
In the bowl of a standing mixer, beat the butter until light and fluffy (about 1 minute).
Add vanilla and almond extracts, granulated sugar and brown sugar. Beat in until well combined.
Add the egg and egg yolk. Beat for 3-4 minutes on high speed, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally to fully cream the wet ingredients.
Add ½ of the flour mixture and beat in on low speed just until combined. Add the other half of the flour mixture and beat in until combined. Do not overbeat.
Scoop 2 ½ tablespoon size balls of cookie dough. Roll between your fingertips to form smooth balls. Place balls on prepared sheet pans, spaced 2 inches apart. Press down the center of the ball, just slightly.
Bake for 8-9 minutes or until cookies have just a hint of brown around the bottom edges and are set on top. Allow to cool for 3-4 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
Frost cooled cookies and garnish with sprinkles, if desired.
Notes
Store unfrosted cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze up to 3 months.