I have lost this recipe a million times!!! Thankfully my MIL has a copy. I know she gets tired of me calling her every year to get it, so I thought I'd finally post it. Don't know why it's taken me so long - this really is the best sugar cookie I've ever had!!!
Best Sugar Cookie Ever!!!1 cup butter, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 egg
2 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cream of tarter
Mix sugar, butter, vanilla, almond extract, & egg. Stir in remaining ingredients, cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hrs. Heat oven to 375. Divide dough and roll, cut shapes out. Then bake for 7-8 minutes or until edges are light brown.
Icing:
3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
about a 2 Tbs. of milk
Mix sugar, vanilla and butter. Stir in milk; beat until smooth and spreading consistency.
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5 comments:
How long do you bake your giant cookie for? I've been looking for a great sugar cookie recipe. I'm always disappointed with the ones i try.
oh my gosh, this looks so good. great tradition!
Thanks Ladies! :O)
Heidi, I tend to start with just 7-8 minutes and usually just eye it after that. Sorry, for not being more specific. This year I went a little too long and it was a bit crumbly. When in a hurry, I'll use the grocery store cookie with this icing and it usually fills my sugar cookie craving. To me, it's the icing that makes this recipe!!! YUM!
* I meant the refrigerated cookie dough in a tube, like Pillsbury! Just don't tell Martha!!! shhh... ;)
What a nice tradition. A nice pop of color too!
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