best sugar cookies ever
(2 RATINGS)
My daughter came across this recipe a few years ago and we absolutely love these sugar cookies!
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method
Bake
yield
Approximately 5 dozen cookies
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 - egg
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- WHITE GLAZE
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
How To Make best sugar cookies ever
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Step 1In large bowl, beat 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar and the butter with electric mixer on medium speed. Stir in vanilla, 1/2 tsp. almond extract and egg. Stir in flour, baking soda and cream of tartar. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm.
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Step 2Heat oven to 375 F. On lightly floured cloth-covered surface, roll half of dough at a time 1/8 inch thick. Cut into desired shapes. On ungreased cookie sheets, place 2 inches apart.
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Step 3Bake 7 - 8 minutes or until light brown. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely.
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Step 4Mix glaze ingredients until smooth and desired spreading consistency, adding a few drops milk if needed. Spread glaze over cookies. Sprinkle with sugars or decorations. Makes about 5 dozen cookies.
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