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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 36 |
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These soft cookies are always a hit, so I often stir up a big batch, writes Coleen Walter of Bancroft, Michigan. I usually add food coloring to the frosting to coordinate with the current holiday. Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened |
3/4 cup sugar |
2 eggs |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/2 teaspoon almond extract |
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon cream of tartar |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
frosting: |
1/4 cup butter, softened |
3 cups confectioners' sugar |
1 teaspoon almond extract |
2 to 4 tablespoons hot water |
food coloring, optional |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, vanilla and almond extract. Combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
2. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until light brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
3. For frosting, in a large bowl, combine the butter, confectioners' sugar, almond extract and enough water to achieve desired consistency. Tint with food coloring if desired. Frost cookies. Yield: about 6 dozen.
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