Thick Sugar Cookies PT35M https://img1.recipesrun.com/201907/2019/1023/c8/6/053099/300x200x50.jpg 30 servings Ingredients: Assorted colored nonpareils, optional 2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk 1/2 tsp. almond extract 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup butter, softened 4 cups confectioners' sugar 1/4 tsp. salt 1-1/2 tsp. baking powder 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 tsp. almond extract 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 3 large egg yolks, room temperature 2 large eggs, room temperature 1 cup sugar 1 cup butter, softened

Thick Sugar Cookies

By Ellie

30 Person
35 Minutes
219 Calories
A bit thicker than the norm, this sugar cookie is just like one you might find at a good bakery. Sugar Cookie is easy to store, and there are many ways to make them. The sugar cookie is portable and easy to share with close friends and family. Trust me when you read this recipe and make your own Sugar cookie, you will feel very happy.

Ingredients

  • Assorted colored nonpareils, optional

  • 2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk

  • 1/2 tsp. almond extract

  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract

  • 1/2 cup shortening

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened

  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar

  • 1/4 tsp. salt

  • 1-1/2 tsp. baking powder

  • 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 3/4 tsp. almond extract

  • 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

  • 3 large egg yolks, room temperature

  • 2 large eggs, room temperature

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 1 cup butter, softened

Method

  • 01
    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.
  • 02
    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.
  • 03
    Bake until edges begin to brown, 10-12 minutes. Cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
  • 04
    For the 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.

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Thick Sugar Cookies

A bit thicker than the norm, this sugar cookie is just like one you might find at a good bakery. Sugar Cookie is easy to store, and there are many ways to make them. The sugar cookie is portable and easy to share with close friends and family. Trust me when you read this recipe and make your own Sugar cookie, you will feel very happy.
01 Information
  • Grade easy
  • Serving 30 servings
  • Calorie 219 Kcal
  • Prep Time 25 Mins
  • Cook Time 10 Mins
  • Total Time 35 Mins
02 Ingredients
Assorted colored nonpareils, optional
2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1-1/2 tsp. baking powder
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp. almond extract
1-1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
3 large egg yolks, room temperature
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 cup butter, softened
03 Method
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Bake until edges begin to brown, 10-12 minutes. Cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Step 4
For the 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.
04 Author
Ellie Ellie
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