Deep In The Heart Of Texas Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: Deep In The Heart Of Texas Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon cream of tartar; 12 Brach's hard cinnamon candies, crushed; WHITE GLAZE; 2 cups powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons milk; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Servings: persons

1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
12 Brach's hard cinnamon candies, crushed
WHITE GLAZE
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

1
Crush the hard candy fairly fine.
2
Beat powdered sugar and butter.
3
Mix in vanilla, almond extract and egg.
4
Sift together flour, baking soda and cream of tartar. Mix into creamed mixture.
5
Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm.
6
Tape (2) paint stir sticks, the width of your rolling pin, on to parchment paper. Stir sticks gives you even thickness of about 1/8 inch thick.
7
Tape the paper to your counter.
8
Place a piece of dough on the paper, cover with another piece of parchment paper and roll.
9
If the dough sticks use powdered sugar on the rolling surface.
10
It is best not to get it on top of the cookie if you are going to glaze, because it makes the top of the cookie puffy where the sugar was.
11
Use a 3 1/2 inch Texas shaped cookie cutter, then use a 1 inch heart shaped cutter.
12
Place cookies on a foil lined cookie sheet.
13
Spoon it in the heart spaces. Use as much as you want, but not over the top of the Texas shape cookie.
14
You can sprinkle the cookie with sugar before baking or may glaze after completely cooled.
15
Bake at 375u00b0 F for 7 to 8 minutes or until edges or golden.
16
Let your stained glass cookies cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan.
17
Cool completely before glazing.
18
WHITE GLAZE: Mix all ingredients until smooth or desired brushing consistency.

1881

kcal

Calories

Fat

407

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and more.

Yes, Deep In The Heart Of Texas Sugar Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Deep In The Heart Of Texas Sugar Cookies

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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