Favorite Sugar Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1-1/2 tsp almond extract
1 tsp vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
frosting:
6 tbsp butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 to 4 tbsp 2% milk
food coloring of your choice, optional
colored sugar , edible glitter, nonpareils or frosting of your choice, optional

Directions:

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 for 1-2 hours.
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with 2-1/2-in. flour-dipped cookie cutters. Place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 7-9 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
For frosting, in a small bowl, combine the butter, sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve a spreading consistency. Tint with food coloring if desired. Frost cookies; decorate as desired. Yield: 6-7 dozen.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	124.45 Kcal (521 kJ)
Calories from fat	27.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.06g	5%
Cholesterol	9.95mg	3%
Sodium	29.27mg	1%
Potassium	3.13mg	0%
Total Carbs	22.74g	8%
Sugars	11.09g	44%
Protein	1.08g	2%
Calcium	2.1mg	0%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	329.7 Kcal (1380 kJ)
Calories from fat	73.03 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.11g	5%
Cholesterol	26.37mg	3%
Sodium	77.53mg	1%
Potassium	8.3mg	0%
Total Carbs	60.24g	8%
Sugars	29.38g	44%
Protein	2.86g	2%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	5.6mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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