Sugar Cookies With Almond Frosting Recipe

Name: Sugar Cookies With Almond Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; Pinch of salt; 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted; Silver nonpareils or Jordan almonds, for topping

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
Silver nonpareils or Jordan almonds, for topping

1
Make the cookies: Whisk the flour, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl.
2
Beat the butter and granulated sugar in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed until fluffy.
3
Beat in the egg, then beat in the vanilla and almond extracts.
4
Reduce the mixer speed to low; add the flour mixture and beat until combined.
5
Cover and chill 1 hour.
6
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
7
Scoop 1-inch mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 1/2 inches apart; flatten the mounds with your fingers.
8
Bake until the cookies are golden around the edges, about 10 minutes.
9
Let the cookies cool 10 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to racks to cool completely.
10
Make the frosting: Beat the butter, almond and vanilla extracts, and salt in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed until light and fluffy.
11
Add the confectioners' sugar and beat until smooth and creamy.
12
Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a small star tip.
13
Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cookies and top with nonpareils or Jordan almonds.
14
Photograph by Charles Masters

1421

kcal

Calories

Fat

185

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, Pinch of salt, 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature, and more.

Yes, Sugar Cookies With Almond Frosting 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.

Sugar Cookies With Almond Frosting

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