Cookie-Cutter Dutch Sugar Cookies With White Chocolate Glaze

1. 1

   In a large bowl using an electric mixer beat sugar and butter until light (about 5 minutes).

2. 2

   Beat in egg and vanilla.

3. 3

   In a small bowl mix together flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture JUST to combine.

4. 4

   Divide the dough in half and gather each pieces into a ball, then flatten into a disc.

5. 5

   Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for a minimum of 2 hours or more, or freeze.

6. 6

   Set oven to 325u00b0F (second-lowest rack).

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   Roll out one disc on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness.

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   Using assorted cookie cutter cut out cookies and transfer to a ungreased cookie sheet, leaving 1-inch between cookies.

9. 9

   Gather dough scraps and re-roll.

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    Repeat with remaining dough disc.

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    Bake cookies until pale golden (about 13 minutes).

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    Transfer to racks and cool.

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    Melt the white chocolate and spoon into a pastry bag (1/16-inch tip size) or just drizzle with a small spoon.

14. 14

    Pipe the chocolate onto the cookies in a decorative pattern.

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    Sprinkle lightly with very finely chopped almonds if desired, then let stand until the chocolate sets.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.