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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Hen Dra
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious!
Sita Pathak
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think I just need to use less sugar next time.
Tayab297 Tayab
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sugar cookies, but these were surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making them again.
Amit Daiboch
[email protected]These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Mary Walsh
[email protected]I'm a professional baker, and I have to say that these cookies are some of the best I've ever tasted.
Zakir Hamid
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted almond flour for the all-purpose flour. The cookies turned out great!
Debbie Aldrich
[email protected]I made these cookies with my kids, and we had a lot of fun. They're a great way to spend a rainy afternoon.
Ojit 1122
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect size for a quick snack. I love to dunk them in my coffee.
Prabin Shrestha
[email protected]I love how these cookies taste, but they're a bit too high in calories for me. I'll have to save them for special occasions.
mina Gotami
[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale, and they were a huge hit. I sold out in no time!
Fa Heem
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too crumbly for my liking, but the flavor was good.
Mano Queen
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies turned out flat and hard. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Peter Maghenda
[email protected]These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They're definitely a good choice for a sweet treat.
Ngareh Deborah
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sugar cookies, but I have to admit that these were pretty good. They were light and fluffy, with a nice hint of vanilla.
Md Jayead
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and chewy. I love the way the sugar crystals sparkle on top.
George paschal Ezeanogota
[email protected]I made these cookies for a holiday party, and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
Aiyden
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, and they always turn out perfect. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them for later.
HADI ELECTRIC
[email protected]I've tried many sugar cookie recipes, but this one is definitely the best. The cookies were crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside.
Alfred Chaveria
[email protected]These sugar cookies were a hit with my family! They were soft and chewy, with the perfect amount of sweetness.