Sugar Cookies—Best EVER!
(from erkeller’s recipe box)
Source: Stacey Lambert
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 12 people
Ingredients
- Dough:
- 1-1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 2-1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Frosting:
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 stick butter
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
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Dough: Combine powdered sugar, butter, almond and vanilla extract and egg.
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Add flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar.
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Roll out on lightly floured surface and cut out cookies.
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Place on cookie sheet and bake at 375° for 10 min.
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Cool slightly then move to racks to cool completely.
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Frost.
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Frosting: Combine all ingredients and beat until smooth.
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Add food coloring as desired.