Homemade Frosted Sugar Cookies

April 16, 2014

Every week when I go grocery shopping, my self-control is tested. Many times. But the biggest temptation to walk past is the bakery display of those soft frosted sugar cookies. You know the ones I mean? I just love the chewy cookie with all that decadent frosting on top.

1 1/4 cups white sugar
1 cup butter
3 egg yolks
1/2 tsp almond extract
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
Frosting
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup butter, room temp
5 tablespoons milk
1/2 tsp almond extract
1/2 tsp vanilla

Sugar Cookies 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Cream together sugar and butter. Beat in egg yolks, almond and vanilla extract. 3. Add flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Stir. The dough will...
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Nutritions

Calories
375

Sodium
159mg
6% DV

Fat
19g
30% DV

Protein
4g
9% DV

Carbs
43g
14% DV

Fiber
2g
8% DV

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