Trim the Tree Butter Cookies
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Ingredients
- 2 1/2 c flour
- 1 1/4 c powdered sugar
- 1 c butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp almond extract
- Frosting
- 4 c powdered sugar
- 1/2 c butter, softened
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 3 to 4 T milk
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Preparation
Step 1
In mixing bowl, combine all cookie ingredients. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed (3 to 4 minutes). Divide dough in half.
Preheat oven to 375*.
On lightly floured surface, roll out dough, half at a time: to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with 2 to 3" cookie cutters. Place 1 inch apart on cookie sheets.
Bake for 6 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Let stand 1 minute before removing from pan.
For frosting, combine sugar, butter and vanilla. Beat on low speed, adding enough milk and scraping bowl often, until desired consistency (1 to 2 minutes).
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