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     Classic Sugar Cookies

Category   Desserts - Breads
Sub Category   None
Servings   8 doz 3 inch cookies
Preptime   2 hours/total 4.5

Ingredients
3 cups powdered sugar
2 cups butter softened
2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp almond extract
2 eggs
5 cups all purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cream of tarter
 
For Glaze
4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 tsp almond extract
food coloring

Instructions
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.
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.
Bake 5 to 7 minutes or until edges are light brown. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
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.
Serving Suggestions
melt in your mouth sugar cookies- our favorite. Good for all seasons.


Originally Submitted
1/16/2010





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