CHRISTMAS SUGAR COOKIES

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We loved everything about this yummy sugar cookie recipe. Adding almond flavoring is an excellent choice and gives this a slightly different taste than traditional sugar cookies. The dough is easy to work with and bakes perfectly. The frosting on top is a great addition and with a hint of almond plays off the flavor of the...

Provided by Susan Din

Categories     Cookies

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 14

COOKIE DOUGH
1 c real butter
1 c granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp real almond extract
3 c all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder (check it's date!!)
1/2 tsp fine salt (table salt)
DECORATOR FROSTING
2 Tbsp real butter
1/4 tsp almond extract
3 c confectioners sugar
pinch salt
1-3 Tbsp milk

Steps:

  • 1. Cream butter and sugar.
  • 2. Add in egg and almond extract. Beat to combine.
  • 3. Add in your flour, salt, and baking powder.
  • 4. Beat until thoroughly mixed.
  • 5. Turn onto a piece of plastic wrap, wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
  • 6. Roll out to between 1/8-1/4". I use the silicone rolling pin guides; they look like thick rubber bands.
  • 7. Use a floured cookie cutter of your choice.
  • 8. Transfer shapes to a parchment lined cookie sheet. Leave 1-2" between cookies. They don't spread but they will cook more evenly this way.
  • 9. Bake at 350 on parchment lined cookie sheets for 8-12 minutes, depending on how you like your cookies. I prefer mine somewhat crisp (they will soften a tad after being decorated), so I bake mine until they are not colored much on top but the bottoms are golden.
  • 10. Allow to sit on cookie sheet for 5 minutes. Then remove to a cooling rack.
  • 11. Next, make the decorator frosting. I don't like the taste of Royal Icing which is traditionally used for decorating cookies. I use this modified version of buttercream and it hardens well... and tastes delicious!
  • 12. Beat butter, almond extract, salt and 1 tablespoon milk until combined.
  • 13. Add all the powdered sugar.
  • 14. Then begin adding more milk as needed, 1 teaspoon at a time until you get a good piping consistency. You can adjust as needed adding more powdered sugar or milk. I tinted mine lightly with Wiltons cornflower blue gel colors.
  • 15. Using a 12" decorating bag and a #3 round decorating tip to pipe the lines on the snowflake. I piped straight from tip to tip first. Then place a dot in the center, at the intersection of the lines. Then begin making the side lines to each arm of your snowflake. After piping the snowflake, I gently turn it over in a small shallow bowl of white sparkling sugar, giving it a light "sparkle".
  • 16. Allow to dry/harden on a sheet pan.
  • 17. Pack in an airtight container, stacked with wax paper between layers. Cookies stay fresh for several days at room temperature.
  • 18. You can bake the cookies ahead and freeze them undecorated in airtight containers. Then decorate when desired. No need to defrost, you can begin decorating frozen cookies. Just be sure to leave the container open as cookies come to room temperature, so they don't create condensation in the container.

Rafnaj Theekuni
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Kalu Kalu
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Sarah Mitchelson
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These cookies were easy to make and they tasted great.


Shahid Su
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cookies turned out perfectly.


Zack Stratton
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These cookies were a bit too dry, but they were still good.


Md Hanif Islam
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


619 Basha
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These cookies were easy to make and they tasted great.


Tigist Belachew
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cookies turned out perfectly.


Pabitra Sharma
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Yerik Cruz lozano
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Daniyal Basharat
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These cookies were perfect! They were soft and chewy, and the frosting was delicious.


Md Jahangir Hossain
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I loved the taste of these cookies, but they were a bit too crumbly.


Imtiaz Sagar
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These cookies were a bit dry, but the frosting helped to make them more moist.


aayan Khan
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These cookies were easy to make and they tasted great. I will definitely be making them again.


Riponz D Sam
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cookies turned out perfectly. They were beautiful and delicious.


Zachery Calvert
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Jamshad Jan
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I love these cookies! They are so soft and chewy, and the frosting is perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Chameleon Chronicles
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These cookies were a hit at my Christmas party! They were so easy to make and they tasted delicious. I will definitely be making them again next year.


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