Foryoueats: Christmas Sugar Cookies

Foryoueats: Christmas Sugar Cookies

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This Christmas Sugar Cookie recipe creates perfectly soft and chewy cookies that are perfect for decorating with icing and sprinkles. With a hint of vanilla and a touch of almond, these cookies are a...

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Ingredients

  • For the cookies:
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter, softened to room temp
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg, slightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (can substitute almond extract)
  • For the icing:
  • 1/3 cup Crisco (trans fat free), or a 1/3 cup softened butter
  • 1 pound powdered sugar
  • About 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Cookie Decorations:
  • Sprinkles or jimmies
  • Sugar Pearls
  • Decorating Pens

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