| Sugar Cookies 3
1 cup of unsalted softened butter 1 1/2 cups of confectioners sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon of vanilla 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract 2 1/2 cups of flour 1 teaspoon of baking soda 1 teaspoon of cream of tartar frosting 8 ounces of cream cheese, softened 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla Milk Food coloring as desired |
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Preparation time: 30 minutes Chilling time: 2 to 3 hours Cooking time: 7 to 8 minutes Cream butter, sugar, egg, vanilla and almond extract in large mixer bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in flour, baking soda and cream of tartar until mixed. Divide dough in half. Cover and refrigerate dough 2 to 3 hours. (Dough can be refrigerated up to several days; soften slightly before rolling out.) Heat oven to 350ºF. Have lightly greased baking sheets ready. Roll out half of dough on lightly floured surface to almost 1/4 ~inch thick. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes. Place cookies 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 7 - 8 minutes or until light brown on edges. Cool on wire racks. For frosting, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in small bowl until smooth. Beat in milk until spreading consistency. Add food coloring as desired. Use frosting to decorate cookies. Let stand until frosting sets. |