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Some things just don't change. Delicate sugar cookies have been favorites for generations. Whether sprinkled with colored sugar, frosted or elaborately decorated, they're as popular now as in years past.

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PREP TIME 1 Hr
TOTAL TIME 3 Hr 10 Min
SERVINGS 5

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

: Granulated sugar or colored sugar

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1 Mix powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, almond extract and egg in large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients except granulated sugar. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
2 Heat oven to 375ºF. Lightly grease cookie sheet.
3 Divide dough in half. Roll each half 1/4 inch thick on lightly floured surface. Cut into desired shapes with 2- to 2 1/2-inch cookie cutters. Sprinkle with granulated sugar. Place on cookie sheet.
4 Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until edges are light brown. Remove from cookie sheet. Cool on wire rack.

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Expert Tips

You can prevent cookie dough from sticking to the cookie cutter by dipping the cutter in flour between uses.

These cookies are irresistible just as they are. But if you like, frost with your favorite frosting, or use decorator gels before baking for an attractive cookie that stacks easily.

Rise to the occasion! If using self-rising flour, there is no need to add baking soda and cream of tartar.

To ensure recipe success, do not use vegetable oil spreads.

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Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)

Calories 60

(Calories from Fat 25 ),

Total Fat 3 g

(Saturated Fat 1 g,),

Cholesterol 5 mg;
Sodium 60 mg;
Total Carbohydrate 7 g

(Dietary Fiber 0g,

Protein 1 g;

Percent Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch;
1/2 Fat;

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

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Posted 1/1/2013 2:04:38 AM REPORT ABUSE leahsunstar said:

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The cookies I made turned out light & fluffy, but in general I was not at all impressed by this recipe. I went ahead and doubled it as some others had recommended in their reviews, but this turned out to be far too many cookies (approximately 6 dozen or so with standard-size cookie cutters) for our small family of four. It was an overwhelming project for myself and my older son to decorate them all. Not only that, but although I went easy on the cream of tartar (also as recommended), that flavor was still so strong that it was really all we could taste. My son even pointed out that they oddly almost tasted like cornbread ... that's how messed up the flavor was. I wouldn't recommend this particular sugar cookie recipe to anyone, nor any other that calls for cream of tartar.

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Posted 12/22/2012 2:50:13 PM REPORT ABUSE Rondeecrocker76 said:

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Do I have to decorate them before I bake them? I would prefer to do it after.

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Posted 12/22/2012 11:57:12 AM REPORT ABUSE Snydersub said:

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I have made this recipe for over 20 years. Just realized my Betty Crocker cookbook had gone missing. Thank you internet!!!! I did not lose my favorite recipe. Double the recipe at least. Does not make a lot of cookies. Go easy on the cream of tarter. If you use a little too much, it is all you can taste.

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