almond sugar cookies with cream cheese frosting
A combination of my two favorites-almond and cream cheese. These are tender sugar cookies, and the frosting is so yummy!
prep time
1 Hr 20 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Bake
yield
36 serving(s)
Ingredients
- COOKIE
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 - egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 3 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- FROSTING
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 16 ounces powdered sugar
- 2-4 tablespoons milk, as needed
- 1 dash food coloring
How To Make almond sugar cookies with cream cheese frosting
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Step 1In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually add to creamed mixture in bowl, beating on low until mixed. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill at least 1 hour. -
Step 2To make frosting, with an electric mixture, beat cream cheese on high 1 minute. Add extract and powdered sugar, beating on low. Add milk gradually, beating, until thick but easy to spread. Add food coloring and mix. Chill until dough is chilled.
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Step 3Heat oven to 350 degrees. Divide dough into thirds and roll out about 1/4 inch thick with a rolling pin, using flour to help keep from sticking. Transfer to ungreased baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes. Remove to rack to cool. Frost when cooled.
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