Bethany's Favorite Valentine Cut Out Sugar Cookies
Soft and moist with a light vanilla and almond flavor. Got these from a friend's wedding.
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- Serves: 3 persons
Ingredients
- 1cup butter, softened
- 1cup white sugar
- 1egg, beaten
- 2tablespoons milk
- 1teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½teaspoon almond extract
- 2½ cups flour
- 1teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
Step 1
Cream together the butter, sugar, egg, milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract in a large bowl.Step 2
Stir in the flour and baking powder.Step 3
Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.Step 4
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).Step 5
Divide the dough into thirds. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion to 1/4-inch thick.Step 6
Cut cookies out using a floured cookie cutter.Step 7
Arrange cookies on an ungreased baking sheet about 1-inch apart.Step 8
Bake until cookies are lightly golden, 6 to 9 minutes.Step 9
Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.