Butter Cut-Out Sugar Cookies with Hardening Icing
Delight in creating these delectable buttery cut-out sugar cookies with a glossy, hardening icing. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, allowing your creative side to shine with colorful decorations and intricate designs.
Ingredients
For Cookies | |
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| 1 | cup butter, softened (no substitutes) |
| 1 | cup sugar |
| 2 | eggs |
| 1 | teaspoon vanilla |
| 1 | teaspoon almond extract |
| 3 1⁄4 | cups all-purpose flour |
| 1⁄2 | teaspoon baking soda |
| 1⁄2 | teaspoon baking powder |
| 1⁄2 | teaspoon salt |
For Icing | |
| 2 | cups sifted confectioners' sugar (the sugar must be sifted) |
| 1 | tablespoon milk (adding in more if needed for proper spreading consistency) |
| 1 | tablespoon light corn syrup |
| 1⁄4 | teaspoon almond extract (can use 0.5 teaspoon of vanilla as a substitute for almond) |
| food coloring (use your choice of colors) | |
Instructions
For Cookie Preparation | |
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| 1. | In a large bowl, combine softened butter with sugar, eggs, vanilla, and almond extract. Beat using an electric mixer on high speed until the mixture is light and fluffy. |
| 2. | In another bowl, combine all-purpose flour with baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until well blended. |
| 3. | Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours. |
| 4. | Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). |
| 5. | Line cookie sheets with parchment paper (do not grease the sheets, use parchment paper only). |
| 6. | On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. |
| 7. | Use cookie cutters to cut the dough into desired shapes. |
| 8. | Place the cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet. |
| 9. | Bake for 4-6 minutes. |
| 10. | Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely before icing. |
For Frosting | |
| 1. | In a small bowl, mix sifted confectioners' sugar with milk (start with 1-2 tablespoons, adding more if needed for the proper spreading consistency). |
| 2. | Beat in light corn syrup and almond extract until the icing is smooth and glossy. Add more corn syrup if the icing is too thick. |
| 3. | Divide the icing into separate bowls for different colors. |
| 4. | Add food coloring until the desired intensity is achieved. |
| 5. | Apply the icing to the cookies using a brush or dip the edges of the cookies into the icing. |
| 6. | Allow the icing to set on waxed paper. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 144.2 kcal |
| Protein | 1.6 g |
| Fat | 5.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 22 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g |
| Sugar | 12.6 g |
Published on Aug 07, 2024 by Luminița