Sugar Cookies

Ingredients:
  • Cookie:
  • 1-1/2 C powdered sugar
  • 1/2 C margarine, softened
  • 1/2 C butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp. almond extract
  • 2-1/2 C flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp cream of tartar
  • Granulated sugar

  • Frosting:
  • 1 C powdered sugar
  • 1 to 2 Tbs. milk
  • Food coloring
Instructions:

Mix powdered sugar, margarine, egg, vanilla and almond extract. Stir in flour, baking soda and cream of tartar. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours.

Heat oven to 375. Divide dough into halves. Roll each half 3/16-inch thick on lightly floured surface. Cut into desired shapes with 2- to 2-1/2-inch cookie cutters; sprinkle with granulated sugar (if you are not frosting). Place on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake until edges are light brown, 7 to 8 minutes.

If you are making holiday cutouts, mix powdered sugar and milk together. Beat until smooth and of spreading consistency. Tint parts of frosting with food coloring as directed. Frost cooled cookies and allow to sit for several hours to harden the frosting.


Date Added:January 01, 2002
Classification:Cookies/Biscotti
Source:Betty Crocker's Cookie Book
Meal:Dinner
Course:Dessert
Preparation:

Bake

Notes:

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