Classic Sugar Cookies

By nanasally4

Ingredients

• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 2 cups butter or margarine, softened
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 eggs
• 5 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• Food colors, as desired
• Betty Crocker® decorating gel (in 0.68-oz tubes), colored sugar and/or decors, if desired
• Betty Crocker® decorating icing (in 4.25-oz tubes), if desired
• Flaked coconut, if desired

Details

Servings 1
Cooking time 270mins
Adapted from bettycrocker.com

Preparation

Step 1

1
In large bowl, beat 3 cups powdered sugar, the butter, vanilla, 1 teaspoon almond extract and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in flour, baking soda and cream of tartar. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

2
Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease cookie sheet. Divide dough in half. On lightly floured surface, roll each half 1/8 inch thick. Cut into desired shapes with 3-inch cookie cutters. Place about 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.

3
Bake 5 to 7 minutes or until edges are light brown. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

4
In small bowl, beat all glaze ingredients except food colors on low speed until smooth. Divide among several small bowls. Stir desired food color, one drop at a time, into each until desired color. Decorate cookies with glaze and other decorations as desired.