Cut Out Sugar Cookies

Ingredience

DOUGH:

3 sticks butter, softened

2 c granulated sugar

4 eggs

2 t vanilla extract

2 t baking powder

1 t salt

5 c all-purpose flour

ICING:

4 c powdered sugar

4 T corn syrup (it will make the icing shiny)

5 T milk or water

1 1/4 t almond extract

Food coloring of your choice

Pokyny

Cream together sugar and butter until fluffy and pale, scraping down the sides at least twice to ensure everything is creamed together well.

Once the butter and sugar mixture is light and fluffy, add eggs one at a time until incorporated. Stir in the vanilla.

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder.

Add the dry flour mix to the wet ingredients in thirds. Mix just until incorporated. The dough will be very sticky.

Scoop the dough out onto a large piece of plastic wrap. Form into a ball and then press down lightly to create a disc. Cover tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight, or at least 3 hours until the dough is chilled and stiff.

Roll out onto a lightly floured countertop or floured parchment paper to just over 1/4". Cut with cookie cutters and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake in a 325° oven for 9-12 minutes or until centers are set and bottoms are very lightly browned. Do not over bake.

Allow cookies to cool completely before icing.

While cookies are baking, mix together powdered sugar, corn syrup and extract. Add water or milk a tablespoon at a time just until icing is smooth and elastic.

Allow icing to sit uncovered for 10-15 minutes to ensure it creates a crust. To test, touch the top surface of the icing lightly with your finger. If it sticks, add a little more powdered sugar. When ready, divide frosting and add food coloring.

Poznámky

Don't over-mix the dough. Mix it just enough to incorporate the flour. It will be very sticky and you will wonder how in the hell you will be able to roll it out. Scoop it into a large piece of plastic wrap as noted in the recipe and chill.

Allow the dough to sit for about 5 minutes before rolling out on lightly floured parchment paper or wax paper for easier cleanup. It will be stiff at first but will soften as you begin rolling it.

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