Soft Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: Soft Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE COOKIES:; 1 cup Butter, Softened; 3/4 cups Sugar; 2 Eggs; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1/2 teaspoons Almond Extract; 2 cups All-purpose Flour; 1 teaspoon Cream Of Tartar; 1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Nutmeg; FOR THE FROSTING:; 1/4 cups Butter, Softened; 3 cups Confectioners Sugar; 1 teaspoon Almond Extract; 6 Tablespoons Hot Water; Food Coloring (optional)

Servings: persons

FOR THE COOKIES:
1 cup Butter, Softened
3/4 cups Sugar
2 Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/2 teaspoons Almond Extract
2 cups All-purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Cream Of Tartar
1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1/4 teaspoons Ground Nutmeg
FOR THE FROSTING:
1/4 cups Butter, Softened
3 cups Confectioners Sugar
1 teaspoon Almond Extract
6 Tablespoons Hot Water
Food Coloring (optional)

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1. Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
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2. For the cookies, in a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, vanilla, and almond extract.
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3. In a medium-sized bowl, combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg; gradually add to creamed mixture.
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4. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until light brown. Cool on wire racks.
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5. For the frosting, combine butter, sugar, almond extract, and enough water to reach desired consistency. If desired, tint with food coloring. Frost cooled cookies.
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Recipe adapted from Taste of Home's Best Baking Recipes Cookbook.

1543

kcal

Calories

Fat

235

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE COOKIES:, 1 cup Butter, Softened, 3/4 cups Sugar, 2 Eggs, and more.

Yes, Soft 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.

Soft Sugar Cookies

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