Ingredients: |
Ingredients: for the cookies:
3 & 1/3 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2/3 cup shortening
2/3 cup salted butter, cut into chunks
1 & 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
for the frosting:
1/2 cup shortening
1 lb. (4 cups) powdered sugar
pinch sea salt
6 TABLESPOON milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
non-pareils
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Directions: |
Directions:Preheat oven to 350. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl of an electric mixer, cream together the shortening, butter and sugar until fluffy.
Beat in the eggs and extracts until well combined.
On low speed, add the flour mixture in three additions, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
Use a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop the cookies onto the prepared cookie sheet, 2" apart. Tuck and stray dough in to prevent crispy, brown edges. (Alternately, measure out the dough in 2 TABLESPOON chunks and roll in a ball.)
Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the cookies look done, but still soft. Let cool on the cookie sheet for 2 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Meanwhile, make the frosting:
Beat the shortening, powdered sugar, and salt slowly until the sugar is incorporated, then raise the speed and beat until well combined. Slowly add in the milk and vanilla; beat until fluffy.
Divide and tint as desired. Spread on the cooled cookies and top with non-pareils. |
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