THE ESSENTIAL CRISP SUGAR COOKIES (KING ARTHUR FLOUR)

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These golden cookies are very crisp, very light (yet still sturdy enough to decorate), and not too sweet, which makes them the ideal candidate for a flavored icing or glaze.

Provided by Pardeemom

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h8m

Yield 102 2, 102 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together; beating until fluffy. Beat in the egg until smooth, then add the vanilla and almond extracts.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients, then add the butter mixture, mixing until the dough is smooth. Refrigerate the dough for 2 to 3 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 375. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • Transfer the dough to a floured work surface and roll to 1/4 inch thick. This dough is fairly soft, so put a piece of plastic wrap over it while you roll it out. Cut out shapes with your favorite cutters and put on cookie sheets.
  • Bake the cookies for 8 minutes, until set and just slightly colored around the edges. Remove from the oven, let them cool on sheet for 2 minutes to firm up, then transfer to a rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 6.9, Sodium 19.1, Carbohydrate 4.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.8, Protein 0.4

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