Election Day Cookies Recipe

Name: Election Day Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 large egg; 1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 6 tablespoons butter, softened; 2-2/3 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 to 2 tablespoons milk; Red and blue food coloring; Assorted patriotic decorations

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 large egg
1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons butter, softened
2-2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
Red and blue food coloring
Assorted patriotic decorations

1
In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extracts. Gradually add flour and salt; mix well. Divide in half; flatten and wrap each portion in plastic. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
2
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-1/2-in. donkey and elephant cookie cutters. Place 2 in. apart on
3
coated with cooking spray.
4
Bake at 375u00b0 for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
5
For frosting, in a small bowl, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Tint some frosting red and some blue; leave some white. Frost cookies; decorate as desired.

1329

kcal

Calories

Fat

146

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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, softened, 1 cup confectioners' sugar, 1 large egg, 1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract, and more.

Yes, Election Day 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.

Election Day Cookies

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