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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 72 |
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This is one of my great-grandmother's recipes that I received years ago from one of my great-aunts. We bake these cookies for holidays and other special occasions. Ingredients:
2 cups sugar |
1 cup butter, softened |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
2 eggs, lightly beaten |
3 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
3/4 teaspoon baking soda |
icing: |
4 cups confectioners' sugar |
1/4 teaspoon almond extract |
1/2 to 2/3 cup evaporated milk |
assorted food coloring and decorations of your choice |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream the sugar, butter, vanilla and salt. Add eggs and mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture. Chill until firm, about 1 hour.
2. On a floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut shapes with cookie cutters; place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 7-12 minutes (depending on size) or until light golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
3. In a large bowl, combine the confectionersâ sugar, extract and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Tint with food coloring. Decorate cookies as desired. Yield: 6 dozen 2-1/2-inch cookies or 1-1/2 dozen 4-1/4-inch cookies.
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