"Announcing the official recipe for the December Baking Challenge! The full recipe and all of the details for how to participate in the challenge are below...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 sticks (339 grams) unsalted butter, at cool room temperature
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1 1/2 cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
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4 1/2 cups (572 grams) all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 cup (4.4 ounces) powdered sugar, sifted
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 tablespoons water or milk
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Food coloring, if desired
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1 cup (4.4 ounces) powdered sugar, sifted
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 tablespoons water or milk
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Food coloring, if desired