Sugar Cookies Some things just don't change. Delicate sugar cookies have been favorites for generations. Whether sprinkled with colored sugar, frosted or elaborately decorated, they're as popular now as in years past. Prep Time:25 min Start to Finish:2 hr 35 min Makes:5 dozen 2-inch cookies 100 Ratings : 18 Reviews Read Reviews Rate/Review Recipe 1 1/2cups powdered sugar 1cup butter or margarine, softened 1teaspoon vanilla 1/2teaspoon almond extract 1egg 2 1/2cups Gold MedalÂ(R) all-purpose flour 1teaspoon baking soda 1teaspoon cream of tartar Granulated sugar or colored sugar 1.Mix powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, almond extract and egg in large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients except granulated sugar. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. 2.Heat oven to 375ºF. Lightly grease cookie sheet. 3.Divide dough in half. Roll each half 1/4 inch thick on lightly floured surface. Cut into desired shapes with 2- to 2 1/2-inch cookie cutters. Sprinkle with granulated sugar. Place on cookie sheet.4.Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until edges are light brown. Remove from cookie sheet. Cool on wire rack.(Total time will vary; cook or bake time is per batch.) Nutrition Information: 1 Serving: Calories 60 (Calories from Fat 25 ); Total Fat 3 g (Saturated Fat 1 g); Cholesterol 5 mg; Sodium 60 mg; Total Carbohydrate 7 g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 1 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 2 %; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 0%; Iron 0% Exchanges: 1/2 Starch; 1/2 Fat *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Did You Know... You can prevent cookie dough from sticking to the cookie cutter by dipping the cutter in flour between uses.Special Touch These cookies are irresistible just as they are. But if you like, frost with your favorite frosting, or use decorator gels before baking for an attractive cookie that stacks easily.Substitution Rise to the occasion! If using self-rising flour, there is no need to add baking soda and cream of tartar.
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