Christmas Cookies

• Refrigerated

  • 1 Egg

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Almond extract
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp Cream of tartar
  • 1 Food coloring
  • 4 1/2 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla

• Dairy

  • 1 1/4 cup Butter, unsalted

• Liquids

  • 2 tbsp Water

• Other

  • Sprinkles for decorating

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1½ cups confectioners sugar (my mom uses granulated)
• 1 egg
• ¾ teaspoon vanilla
• ¾ teaspoon almond extract
• 2½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 3 cups confectioners sugar
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon almond extract
• 2-4 tablespoons water
• Food coloring
• Sprinkles for decorating

Directions

• In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar; set aside.
• In a mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract and mix for another minute, scraping down sides of bowl.
• Lastly, add the bowl of dry ingredients and mix.
• Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator for 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat.
• Divide dough in half and roll out ¼ inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Cut into desired shapes and place on baking sheet. Bake 7-8 minutes. Cookies shouldnt brown at all so watch carefully. Let cool completely before frosting.
• To make the frosting beat the powdered sugar and butter on low speed. It will be crumbly. Next add the vanilla and almond extract and 1 tablespoon of water and beat until it comes together. Continue to add 1 tablespoon of water at a time until the frosting reaches the desired consistency. Divide the frosting into bowls and add food coloring of choice and mix with a spoon.
• Frost cookies, decorate with sprinkles and enjoy. The frosting will lightly harden, but be careful when storing them on top of each other in a container as they may smudge.