"These classic sugar cookies topped with whipped vanilla buttercream are the perfect kid-friendly food craft for any holiday tradition...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups (339 g) unsalted butter, room temperature (just barely soft enough to leave a fingerprint and still cold)
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2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
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4 large eggs, room temperature
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1 teaspoon (4.2 g) vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon (1.1 g) lemon extract (optional)
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5 cups (600 g) all purpose flour
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2 teaspoons (8 g) baking powder
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1 teaspoon (5.6 g) salt
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2 cups (452 g) unsalted butter, room temperature (just barely soft enough to leave a fingerprint and still cold)
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6 cups (750 g) powdered sugar, sifted
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3 tablespoons (44.3 g) heavy whipping cream
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1 teaspoon (4.2 g) pure vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt