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Christmas Basic Iced Sugar Cookies

Enjoy the creation and decoration process, as well as the delightful sweetness of these Iced Sugar Cookies.

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Ingredients

number of servings
24

For the cookies:

  • 234 cups all-purpose flour Added to
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Added to
  • 12 teaspoon baking powder Added to
  • 1 Cup butter, softened Added to
  • 112 cups white sugar Added to
  • 1 large Egg Added to
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Added to
  • 12 teaspoon almond extract Added to

For the icing:

  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar Added to
  • 6 teaspoons milk Added to
  • 4 teaspoons light corn syrup Added to
  • 12 teaspoon vanilla extract Added to
  • Food coloring if desired Added to
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Directions

180 min.
1. Step

First, in a small bowl stir together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.

2. Step

In a larger bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until smooth, around 5 minutes. It's very important to not skimp on time here as this process ensures a fluffier, more tender cookie.

3. Step

Beat in the egg then stir in the vanilla and almond extract. Slowly blend in the dry ingredients just until they're integrated. Don't overmix or the cookies might become tough.

4. Step

Cover the dough, and chill for at least 1 hour or overnight if possible. I personally find that longer chilling gives the best results.

5. Step

Once your dough is chilled, preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Roll out the dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Cut into shapes using any cookie cutter, a fun activity that kids could help with.

6. Step

Place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets, and bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden. Let them cool on wire racks.

7. Step

While cookies are cooling, you can start making the icing. In a small bowl, mix together the confectioners' sugar, milk, corn syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth. If you're using food coloring, divide the icing into separate bowls and mix in the colors.

8. Step

Once your cookies have cooled completely, decorate them with the icing using a frosting brush, and let them set. If you don't have a frosting brush, a small spoon works as well.

9. Step

Finally, store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.

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