Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar, for rolling

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cream of tartar.  Set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar together on medium speed until pale and fluffy.  Add egg yolks one at a time and mix.  Add vanilla and almond extracts and mix until incorporated.
  • Mixing on low speed, add the flour mixture slowly, and mix until a dough forms.  Do not overmix.  Use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides and mix by hand.
  • Scoop the dough into one-inch balls (I use a #50 scoop) and roll in sugar.  Place on a baking sheet, evenly spaced apart (12 per sheet) and bake for 12-14 minutes.
  • Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet and then transfer to a cooling rack.  Store in an airtight container at room temperature.