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Prep Time 60 min
Total Time 3 hr 0 min
Servings 60

Ingredients

Cookies

1 1/2: cups powdered sugar

1: cup butter or margarine, softened

1: teaspoon vanilla

1/2: teaspoon almond extract

1: egg

2 1/2: cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

1: teaspoon baking soda

1: teaspoon cream of tartar

White Glaze

2: cups powdered sugar

2: tablespoons milk

1/4: teaspoon almond extract

Sprinkles

: Red edible glitter or red sugar

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Directions

1 In large bowl, beat 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar and the butter with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract and the egg. Stir in flour, baking soda and cream of tartar. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm.
2 Heat oven to 375°F. On lightly floured cloth-covered surface, roll half of dough at a time 1/8 inch thick. Cut into desired shapes. On ungreased cookie sheets, place 2 inches apart.
3 Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until light brown. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely.
4 Mix glaze ingredients until smooth and desired spreading consistency, adding a few extra drops milk if needed. Spread glaze over cookies. Sprinkle with sugars.

EXPERT TIPS

Expert Tips

When you're making cutout cookies, always work with well-chilled dough. Cold dough rolls out smoothly, with less sticking. The cookies are easy to cut, remove, and transfer to baking sheets, and they hold their shape in the oven.

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Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Cookie

Calories: 80
Calories from Fat: 30),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 3g; 3%
(Saturated Fat 2g, 2% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 10mg; 10%;
Sodium: 45mg; 45%;
Total Carbohydrate: 11g; 11%
(Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 7g 7% ),
Protein: 0g; 0%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 2%;
Vitamin C: 0%;
Calcium: 0%;
Iron: 0%;

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Posted 12/13/2012 12:01:32 PM REPORT ABUSE cookiemonster1965 said:

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I, too, have been using this recipe for over 20 years, if you find the dough too "wet" or "sticky" try chilling it for at least an hour. I use a basic frosting tinted different colors depending on what cutters I use. BEST EVER BASIC SUGAR COOKIE RECIPE !!

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Posted 9/3/2011 1:14:58 PM REPORT ABUSE delectablesdunrite said:

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This is the best sugar cookie recipe ever! I have been making these sugar cookies since I was a child. Follow the recipe carefully and they will turn out light and crisp. Full of delicate sweetness! Excellent recipe for holiday cookies.

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Posted 2/2/2010 3:33:20 PM REPORT ABUSE cogirl64 said:

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This is the best sugar cookie ever tasted! You do need to follow directions exactly, and let it chill in the fridge at least a couple hours. I find it helpful to put the dough back in the fridge when not rolling it out to keep it from getting too soft. I have been using this recipe for over 30 years! The kids love it! I also use tub frosting to frost the cookies for holidays.

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