Melt in Your Mouth Cutout Sugar Cookies

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From the kitchen of Bernie Ann

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Recipe Details

Bake Time:

7-10 minutes

Tags:

Contains nuts, Fun to make with kids, Good for parties/potlucks, Kid friendly

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup butter or margarine
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar

Icing:
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 egg white
pinch of salt
1 teaspoon almond extract
food coloring and sprinkles (optional)
2 cups powdered sugar

Directions

When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine all ingredients. Mix well.
Chill dough for 2 hours.
Roll to desired thickness and use favorite cookie cutters.
Bake for 7-10 minutes.

Icing:

Combine all ingredients.
It is best to ice the cookies while they are still warm.

Reviews

Phoebez says:

These might be Santa's favorite, but nothing spectacular. They had a good taste but weren't "melt in your mouth." The cooler they got the more crispy they became. Everyone has an opinion and although they might be perfect for someone else, I won't be making them again.