ReeRee's Sugar Cookie Dough Recipe

Allow me to introduce you to the world of sugar cookies, where simplicity meets versatility. These cookies are like the little black dress of the baking world – always a hit and ready to adapt to any recipe.

Picture this: a sugar cookie that boasts a bold vanilla presence with just a subtle whisper of almond. It's a cookie that can shine all on its own and seamlessly blend into any recipe that calls for sugar cookies. Now, for those of you who thrive on precision in the kitchen, a trusty kitchen scale is your best friend, ensuring each ingredient performs its role perfectly. But if you prefer a more laid-back baking style, fear not – volume measurements are here to make your life easy.

→ 1 2/3 (216 g) cups all-purpose flour

→ ½ tablespoon (6g ) kosher salt

→ 1 teaspoon (4g) baking soda

→ 3/4 cup (168 g) granulated sugar

→ 2 tablespoons (13g) molasses

→ 1/2 cup (111g) unsalted butter, softened

→ 2 large eggs (50g)

Instructions
Whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda in a bowl. In another bowl, mix the sugar, molasses, and softened butter until blended. Mix in the eggs, vanilla, and almond extract. Gently stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Scoop 1.5-2 tablespoon-sized dough scoops onto parchment-lined baking sheets and freeze until firm.