DARIA'S BEST-EVER SUGAR COOKIES
After years of searching for the best sugar cookie recipe, believe me, this is it! Almond paste gives a hint of great flavor to these moist cookies with a subtle crunch. -Daria Burcar, Rochester, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 2h10m
Yield about 13-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat almond paste and egg yolks until crumbly. Add butter, sugar and salt; beat until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour and mix well. Divide into four portions; shape each into a ball, then flatten into a disk. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate 1-2 hours or until easy to handle., Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll one portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough., Bake 6-8 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, beat confectioners' sugar, meringue powder and water until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Color frosting if desired. Frost cookies; decorate with coarse sugar and sprinkles if desired. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 25mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Sanjay Singaniya
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out dry and crumbly.
John Mensa
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.
Dan Gillespie
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cookies turned out great.
Lihlithemba Nosipho
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect gift for friends and family.
sb shamim
[email protected]I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive.
Teja Raju
[email protected]These cookies are always a hit at my holiday parties.
Taniya forbes
[email protected]I've tried this recipe a few times and I've never been disappointed.
Camryn Pegues
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out flat and hard.
santosh purkuti
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth it.
Cabdirsaaq Shuceyb
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses real butter. It makes the cookies so much more flavorful.
Sujon Mirdha
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious.
khuram shahaid
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the dough to the right consistency, but once I did, the cookies turned out great.
Waqar pathan
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
MEME PIE
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of sugar cookies, but these were actually really good. They're not too sweet and they have a nice, soft texture.
Lj Slash
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! They're perfect for any occasion.
Subash Das
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to follow and the ingredients are easy to find.
Md Abdul Alim Alim
[email protected]These sugar cookies are the best! They're soft, chewy, and have the perfect amount of sweetness. I've made them several times now and they're always a hit.