THICK SUGAR COOKIES

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A bit thicker than the norm, this sugar cookie is just like one you might find at a good bakery. My children often request these sweet treats for their birthdays and are always happy to help me decorate. -Heather Biedler, Martinsburg, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
3 large egg yolks, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk
Assorted colored nonpareils, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, egg yolks and extracts. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Shape into a disk; wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-in. cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake until edges begin to brown, 10-12 minutes. Cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat confectioners' sugar, butter, shortening, extracts and enough milk to reach desired consistency. Spread over cookies. If desired, sprinkle with nonpareils.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.