buttery cut-out sugar cookies with icing

How To Make buttery cut-out sugar cookies with icing

• 1

  For cookies, in a large bowl combine butter with sugar, eggs, vanilla and almond extract. Beat using an electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy.
• 2

  In another bowl combine the flour with baking powder, baking soda and salt, gradually stir into the butter mixture until well blended. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours.
• 3

  Set oven to 400 degrees. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper. On a very lightly floured surface roll out the dough into about 1/4 inch thickness.
• 4

  Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place cookies 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Bake 4 - 6 minutes. Remove cookies to wire racks to cool completely before icing.
• 5

  For the frosting in a small bowl mix the confectioners sugar with milk(start with 1 - 2 tablespoons) you will most likely need more milk. Beat in corn syrup and almond extract until the icing is smooth and glossy. If icing is too thick add a small amount more of corn syrup.
• 6

  Divide into as many separate bowls as you wish for different colors. Add the food coloring until desired intensity is achieved.
• 7

  Pain the icing over the cookies using a brush or dip the edges of cookies into the icing. Allow to set on wax paper.
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