The Best Soft Sugar Cookie Recipe

Place 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter & 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a standing mixer with the paddle attachment. Mix until combined, then whip on high for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is lighter in color
Add 1 tsp almond extract, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, 2 eggs & 2 egg yolks. Mix until just combined
In a separate bowl combine the dry ingredients: 1/4 tsp fine sea salt, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder & 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Turn standing mixer on low and slowly pour in dry ingredients. Stop mixing as soon as the dough comes together
Place dough on parchment paper, cover with plastic wrap and roll out
Place in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, up to 3 days
Preheat oven to 375 degrees **Note: Convection setting is great for cookies**
Take out of fridge and cut with cookie cutter
Place on a light-colored metal cookie sheet, lined with parchment paper
Bake for 9 minutes
Take out of the oven and allow to sit on pan for 5-10 minutes. Remove from pan to finish cooling

In a standing mixer with the paddle attachment add 1 cup unsalted butter & 8 ounces cream cheese, mix until combined
Pour in 1 tsp coconut extract, 1 tsp almond extract and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract and 6 cups powdered sugar, mix until combined
Once combined, turn mixer up to high and whip for 1-2 minutes until lighter in color