FAVORITE SUGAR COOKIES

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Making these sweet treats is a family tradition. I hope you love the recipe as much as we do!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 6-7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
6 tablespoons butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk
Food coloring of your choice, optional
Colored sugar, edible glitter, nonpareils or frosting of your choice, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extracts. Combine flour and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Chill 1-2 hours. , Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters. Place on greased baking sheets. Bake 7-9 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. , For frosting, in a small bowl, combine butter, sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve a spreading consistency. If desired, tint with food coloring. Frost cookies; decorate as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 59mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Isaura Isom
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I love the versatility of this recipe. You can add any flavorings or mix-ins you want to create your own unique cookies.


Ayomide Ezekiel
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These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. They love rolling out the dough and cutting out the shapes.


Johnny “JT” Tucker
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I've been making these cookies for years, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect balance of sweetness and chewiness.


Aaron Ritch
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious, and they always make me feel special when I eat them.


Matiullah salarzai
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I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive and colorful. I always get compliments on them when I bring them to parties.


Feryal Salah
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for Christmas, birthdays, and just because. They're always a hit!


Kujo Otf
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I'm not a huge fan of sugar cookies, but these are the exception. They're so delicious, I can't stop eating them! The frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


AMOLO PAUL
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. I always have a few extra egg whites in my fridge, and these cookies are the perfect way to use them up.


Lewis Cawley
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to follow, and the cookies turn out perfectly every time. I've even started experimenting with different flavors, like adding chocolate chips or cinnamon.


Maricela
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These sugar cookies are the best! They're so soft and chewy, and the frosting is to die for. I've made them several times now, and they're always a hit.


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