Before anything else, place your flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Then, whisk together and make sure to set aside.
2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp of baking powder, 1/4 tsp of salt
After that, beat your butter and sugar using an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. And make sure to set it at high speed. Then, beat for two minutes or until it becomes smooth and creamy. Afterward, add your egg, vanilla, and almond extract. And be sure to beat on high for about a minute or until well combined. Also, scrape down the sides and the bottom using a rubber spatula. And be sure to beat again to combine properly.
3/4 cups of unsalted butter, softened to room temperature, 3/4 cups of granulated sugar, One large room temped egg, 2 tsp of pure vanilla extract, 1/4 tsp of almond extract
Then, add your dry ingredients with wet ingredients. Afterward, set your mixer to low until well combined. Also, if your dough is too sticky and soft, add a tablespoon of flour and knead again.
Next, split your dough into two parts. And be sure to place each part into a piece of lightly dusted silicone mat. Afterward, dust your rolling pin using flour and roll out your dough into 1/4 inch thick. Remember, you can add more flour if your dough is sticky. Also, do the same process with the second part of the dough.
Afterward, lightly dust one of your rolled dough with flour. And make sure to place parchment paper on top. Also, place the second part of your dough on top. Then, cover your dough with plastic cling wrap and refrigerate for one to two hours.
Start preheating the conventional oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, line your 2 to 3 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Afterward, gently remove the top piece of your chilled dough from the refrigerator. Also, use your cookie cutter of the same size as your photo. And ensure to cut your dough. Then, re-roll your dough scraps and cut more. In addition to that, repeat the process for the second part of your dough. Also, re-roll the dough scraps until you don't have anymore.
Ultimately, position your cookies 3 inches apart onto your baking sheets. Then, bake for about 11 to 12 minutes. Or bake until light golden brown around the edges. Afterward, allow your sugar cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes. And be sure you transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.