Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (I sifted before measuring)
- 1 cup butter or margarine
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Granulated sugar (I used large sugar crystals)
scroll for more
Valentine Sugar Cookie Cutouts
Time: 30 minutes prep, 7 minutes cook
Servings: 60
Directions
- In large bowl beat powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, almond extract, and egg with electric mixer on medium speed.
- Stir in flour, baking soda and cream of tartar. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours until thoroughly chilled.
- Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease cookie baking sheet with shortening or cooking spray.
- Divide dough in half. Roll each half 1/4-inch thick on lightly floured surface. Cut into desired shapes with 2 to 2 1/2-inch cookie cutter. Sprinkle with granulated sugar.
- Place cookies 2 inches apart on baking sheet.
- Bake 7-8 minutes until edges are lightly golden brown. Remove cookies from pan to wire racks and cool thoroughly.
- Yield: about 5 dozen 2-inch cookies.
scroll for more
Summary
Perfect cookie dough for sugar cutouts, here made into Valentine hearts.
