Mmm! Melt-in-your-mouth sugar cookies
- Number of Servings: 96
Ingredients
COOKIES3 cups powdered sugar2 cups butter or margarine, softened2 teaspoons vanilla1 teaspoon almond extract2 eggs5 cups Gold MedalŪ all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons cream of tartarDECORATOR'S GLAZE4 cups powdered sugar1/4 cup water1/4 cup light corn syrup1 teaspoon almond extract Food colors, as desired
1. In large bowl, beat 3 cups powdered sugar, the butter, vanilla, 1 teaspoon almond extract and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in flour, baking soda and cream of tartar. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
2. Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease cookie sheet. Divide dough in half. On lightly floured surface, roll each half 1/8 inch thick. Cut into desired shapes with 3-inch cookie cutters. Place about 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.
3. Bake 5 to 7 minutes or until edges are light brown. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
GLAZE
4. In small bowl, beat all glaze ingredients except food colors on low speed until smooth. Divide among several small bowls. Stir desired food color, one drop at a time, into each until desired color. Decorate cookies with glaze and other decorations as desired.
When glaze starts to get too thick, add water by the drop and stir until thin enough.
Prep Time: 2 hours 0 min Total Time: 4 hours 30 min Makes: 8 dozen 3-inch cookies
Number of Servings: 96
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DALEJR_FAN_TINA.
2. Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease cookie sheet. Divide dough in half. On lightly floured surface, roll each half 1/8 inch thick. Cut into desired shapes with 3-inch cookie cutters. Place about 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.
3. Bake 5 to 7 minutes or until edges are light brown. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
GLAZE
4. In small bowl, beat all glaze ingredients except food colors on low speed until smooth. Divide among several small bowls. Stir desired food color, one drop at a time, into each until desired color. Decorate cookies with glaze and other decorations as desired.
When glaze starts to get too thick, add water by the drop and stir until thin enough.
Prep Time: 2 hours 0 min Total Time: 4 hours 30 min Makes: 8 dozen 3-inch cookies
Number of Servings: 96
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DALEJR_FAN_TINA.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 92.5
- Total Fat: 3.8 g
- Cholesterol: 14.4 mg
- Sodium: 58.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 14.0 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.0 g
- Protein: 0.8 g
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