CHERYL AND CO. SUGAR COOKIE

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Number Of Ingredients 14

10 T. butter
2/3 cup white sugar
3 egg yolks
1 whole egg
2 1/3 cup flour
1 teasp. baking powder
1/4 teasp. salt
1 teasp. vanilla
1/4 teasp. almond extract
Icing:
2 cups powdered sugar
1/8 cup veg. oil
1/4/ teasp. vaqnilla
1 1/2 teasp. hot water as needed to thin

Steps:

#1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Cover dough and chill for at least one hour. #2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment or baking sheet liners. On a floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/2 inch thick and cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place 2 inches apart on to the prepared baking sheets. #3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. To make frosting, mix together the confectioners' sugar, oil and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Gradually add enough hot water to achieve a spreadable consistency.