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Frosted Sugar Cookies

Makes about 4 dozen.

Ingredients: 
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1-1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 2-1/2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • Toppings of choice: sprinkles, food coloring, frosting (store-bought or there are a few homemade versions below): 
    • Creamy Frosting
      • 1 cup powdered sugar
      • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
      • 1 Tablespoon water or 1-2 Tablespoons milk
      • A few drops of food coloring if desired
      • Mix together until smooth
    • Glaze Frosting
      • 2 cups powdered sugar
      • 2 Tablespoons water
      • 2 Tablespoons light corn syrup
      • 1/2 teaspoon  almond extract
      • Mix together until smooth

Instructions: 
  • Beat butter,  powdered sugar, almond extract, vanilla extract and egg in large bowl with mixer on medium speed.
  • Mix in flour, baking soda and cream of tartar. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hrs.
  • Preheat oven to 375F and grease cookie sheet.
  • Divide dough in half. Roll each half to desired thickness on lightly floured surface (around 1/4").
  • Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters of choice and place on cookie sheet 2" apart.
  • Bake 7-8min or until edges are light brown.
  • Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack; cool completely.
  • Frost and decorate as desired.

Nutrition Info Per Serving (1 cookie with creamy frosting): 
Calories 75
Total Fat 4.1 g
Saturated Fat 2.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.1 g
Cholesterol 23.0 mg
Sodium 33 mg
Potassium 12 mg
Total Carbohydrate 8.7 g
Dietary Fiber 0.2 g
Sugars 3.7 g
Protein 1.0 g
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