Scrumptious Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: Scrumptious Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening; 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 cups cake flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2-2/3 cups confectioners' sugar; 6 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk; Red paste food coloring, optional; Miniature semisweet chocolate chips and red-hot candies

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups cake flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk
Red paste food coloring, optional
Miniature semisweet chocolate chips and red-hot candies

1
In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
2
Divide dough into thirds; flatten each portion into a circle. Wrap each in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.
3
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 4-1/2-in. gingerbread boy cookie cutter; place 1 in. apart on ungreased
4
. Repeat with remaining dough; chill and reroll scraps.
5
Bake at 375u00b0 for 8-10 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
6
In a small bowl, beat the confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Tint a portion red if desired. Decorate cookies as desired with icing, chocolate chips and red-hots.

1700

kcal

Calories

Fat

196

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Scrumptious 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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