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Sugar Cookies
Crisp edges, soft center, perfect for decorating
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla
- ½ tsp almond extract (optional)
- 3 cups flour
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- Royal icing for decorating
Instructions
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- Beat butter and sugar until fluffy, .
- Add egg and extracts.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, salt. Add gradually.
- Divide dough, flatten, wrap, chill 2 hours.
- Roll to ¼-inch thick. Cut shapes.
- Place on parchment sheets. Chill .
- Bake at 350°F for until edges just start to color.
- Cool completely before decorating.
Notes
- Chilling prevents spreading.
- Don't overbake - they firm as they cool.
- Almond extract is the secret.
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