Favorite Sugar Cookies

Name: Favorite Sugar Cookies
Ingredients: 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; 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

13 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

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
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

Directions

1

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.
2

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
3

. Bake 7-9 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
4

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.