Best Sugar Cookies Ever
By
Deborah Frushon
@dfrushon
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My daughter came across this recipe a few years ago and we absolutely love these sugar cookies!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c
- powdered sugar
- 1 c
- butter, softened
- 1 tsp
- vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp
- almond extract
- 1
- egg
- 2 1/2 c
- all purpose flour
- 1 tsp
- baking soda
- 1 tsp
- cream of tartar
- 2 c
- powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp
- milk
- 1/4 tsp
- almond extract
WHITE GLAZE
How to Make Best Sugar Cookies Ever
- 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.
- 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.
- 3Bake 7 - 8 minutes or until light brown. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely.
- 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.
