Sugar Doves Recipe

Name: Sugar Doves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 tablespoons whole milk; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 4-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup shortening; 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons whole milk; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 to 2 tablespoons water; 4-1/2 cups sliced almonds; 3-1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts; Miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons whole milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons whole milk
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons water
4-1/2 cups sliced almonds
3-1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts
Miniature semisweet chocolate chips

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in milk and vanilla.
2
In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours or until easy to handle.
3
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. bird-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on greased
4
. Bake 7-9 minutes or until set. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
5
For frosting, in a small bowl, combine shortening, confectioners' sugar, milk, extracts and enough water to achieve spreading consistency.
6
Frost cookies. Arrange walnuts over the bodies and almonds for feathers. Add chocolate chip eyes.

2617

kcal

Calories

152

Fat

287

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: 1 cup butter, softened, 2 cups sugar, 2 large eggs, 2 tablespoons whole milk, and more.

Yes, Sugar Doves falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sugar Doves

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