Sugar Cookies—Best EVER!

(from erkeller’s recipe box)

Source: Stacey Lambert

Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 12 people

Categories: Cookies, Dessert

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

  1. Dough: Combine powdered sugar, butter, almond and vanilla extract and egg.

  2. Add flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar.

  3. Roll out on lightly floured surface and cut out cookies.

  4. Place on cookie sheet and bake at 375° for 10 min.

  5. Cool slightly then move to racks to cool completely.

  6. Frost.

  7. Frosting: Combine all ingredients and beat until smooth.

  8. Add food coloring as desired.

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