Favorite Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: Favorite Sugar 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 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; 3 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk; Food coloring of your choice, optional; Colored sugar, edible glitter, nonpareils or frosting of your choice, optional

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 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
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk
Food coloring of your choice, optional
Colored sugar, edible glitter, nonpareils or frosting of your choice, optional

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extracts. Combine flour and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Chill 1-2 hours.
2
Preheat oven to 375u00b0. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters. Place on greased
3
. Bake 7-9 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
4
For frosting, in a small bowl, combine butter, sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve a spreading consistency. If desired, tint with food coloring. Frost cookies; decorate as desired.

1732

kcal

Calories

Fat

247

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 egg, 1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract, and more.

Yes, Favorite 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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