FAVORITE SUGAR COOKIES

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Making these sweet treats is a family tradition. I hope you love the recipe as much as we do!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 6-7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
6 tablespoons butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk
Food coloring of your choice, optional
Colored sugar, edible glitter, nonpareils or frosting of your choice, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extracts. Combine flour and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Chill 1-2 hours. , Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters. Place on greased baking sheets. Bake 7-9 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. , For frosting, in a small bowl, combine butter, sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve a spreading consistency. If desired, tint with food coloring. Frost cookies; decorate as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 59mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.