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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 84 |
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I have been delighting my children and grandchildren for years with this special recipe. The cookies can suit any holiday or occasion throughout the year. The dough is very nice to work with.âJudith Scholovich, Waukesha, Wisconsin Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened |
1 cup confectioners' sugar |
1 egg |
1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon salt |
frosting: |
6 tablespoons butter, softened |
3 cups confectioners' sugar |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk |
food coloring of your choice, optional |
colored sugar, edible glitter, nonpareils or frosting of your choice, optional |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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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