SUGAR DOVES

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Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 18

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1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons whole milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
1/2 cup shortening
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons whole milk
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons water
4-1/2 cups sliced almonds
3-1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts
Miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in milk and vanilla., In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours or until easy to handle., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. bird-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake 7-9 minutes or until set. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a small bowl, combine shortening, confectioners' sugar, milk, extracts and enough water to achieve spreading consistency., Frost cookies. Arrange walnuts over the bodies and almonds for feathers. Add chocolate chip eyes.