the best sugar cookie
These are just a GREAT cookie can be used for any type of decorated cookie. I already made 3 batches after Thanksgiving because everyone loves them....and makes a nice show when decorated!
prep time
1 Hr
cook time
15 Min
method
Bake
yield
makes about 3 doz.lg.cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup shortening (i use butter flavored)
- 2 cups white sugar
- 4 - eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 5 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- COOKIE ICING
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2-3 teaspoons milk
- 2 teaspoons lite corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- - assorted food coloring
How To Make the best sugar cookie
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Step 1In a large bowl cream together butter, shortening and white sugar until smooth. Beat in Eggs and both vanilla n almond extracts. Mix in flour, baking powder n salt. Cover n chill AN HOUR TO OVERNITE.
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Step 2Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Roll out 1/2 the dough (keep other half in fridge) on a flat surface sprinkled w/confectioners sugar. (also on rolling pin) Roll out to 1/4 - 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes.
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Step 3Place cookies on greased or parchment paper lined cookie sheets. Bake 12-15 minutes (DEPENDN ON UR OVEN) or until edges are lightly browned. Cool Completely.
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Step 4Once cookies are cooled completely you can then decorate with cookie icing and let dry n set overnight. AND THEN ENJOY!
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
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