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Ingredients
Cookies:
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional, but recommended)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 5 cups flour
- 1 cup whipping cream (unwhipped)
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3 to 5 tablespoons cream or half & half (depending on the consistency you want)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- pinch of salt
- food coloring (optional)
- sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
Cookies:
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars for about 2-3 minutes, until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the eggs, vanilla and almond extract and mix until combined.
- Add the salt, cream of tartar, baking soda, flour and whipping cream. Mix until just combined (dough will be soft and slightly sticky).
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 to 2 hours.
- When dough has chilled and is firmed up, roll out on a floured surface to 1/4″ to 3/8 ” thick and cut into desired shapes.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 9 to 10 minutes. DO NOT OVERBAKE! Let cookies cool on baking sheet for a couple of minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cook.
- Frost cooled cookies with frosting.
Frosting:
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the softened butter until it is fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add about half of the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of the cream (or half & half). Beat well, making sure you scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl.
- Add the remaining powdered sugar and 1 to 2 more tablespoons of cream and beat well
- Add the vanilla and pinch of salt and food coloring (if using) and beat well. Add more cream if needed to get the desired consistency.
- Spread on sugar cookies and top with sprinkles if desired.
- Category: Cookies