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Almond Sugar Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 3/4 c. flour
2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1 t. almond extract
Directions:
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 375º. Mix flour, baking powder and salt in bowl.
2. Beat butter in large bowl until smooth. Add sugar beat until fluffy, 2 minutes. Beat in egg and almond extract. On low speed, beat in flour mixture until dough forms.
3. Pat dough into 1-inch thick disk. Wrap in plastic wrap. Chill 15 minutes.
4. Roll out dough on floured surface with floured rolling pin to 1/4" thickness. Cut out cookies with 3-inch cookie cutters. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Reroll scraps, cut more.
5. Bake in 375º oven 9 - 11 minutes, until lightly browned at edges. Cool on cookie sheets set on baking racks for 2 minutes. Remove cookies to racks to cool.
6. Frost, if desired.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
2 1/2 dozen 3-inch cookies
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
30 minutes, plus bake time
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Vanessa's favorite sugar cookie recipe!! May need to add more almond extract! Watch baking time - the time is based on large sugar cookies (3 inches).

 

 

 

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